Once seen as exotic fare, offshore wind investments have become a staple diet for pension funds. New types of investor are moving their chairs up to the table
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Once seen as exotic fare, offshore wind investments have become a staple diet for pension funds. The crumbs that fall from their table are these days being eagerly fought over by new types of investor with healthy appetites and new ideas. ...
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