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An additional £15 million of early-stage development funding is being made available through The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator to support offshore wind supply chain businesses and projects.

New analysis shows how gas power’s falling share of the electricity mix is allowing renewables to have a dampening effect on wholesale power prices

WATCH NOW: Experts from SE Advisory Services and Cornwall Insight discuss how companies of all shapes and sizes can develop clean energy strategies to drive down costs and boost resilience Corporate energy procurement is being reshaped by sustained market volatility, rising costs and tightening carbon reporting requirements, according to panellists on the latest Sustainable, Talks webinar, brought to you by BusinessGreen. Featuring top experts from Cornwall Insight and SE Advisory Services - Schneider Electric's global consulting practice - the full discussion is available to watch back now for free by signing up using the online form below. 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