Fly-half James Hook directed play in the driving wind and rain at Galway's Sportsground, landing a penalty before his delightful chip made Walker's try.

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The North Carolina Offshore Wind Coalition, a lobbying outfit for the wind industry and local wind advocates, has put legislation into play in the North Carolina legislature that would likely result in the development of a whopping 2.5 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2027.

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The Renewable Energy Commission has also been looking at the potential for offshore tidal and wind power, which Deputy Duhamel said could play a significant role in improving the island's energy security in the future.

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Their best hope of a win is against Scotland, which they play in Edinburgh on May 24th, though they are already nervous about the gusts of icy wind.

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But although all three were fit to play, it was one-way traffic in the first half as Coventry, facing a strong wind, dominated early on.

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And gas-fired generation will also likely play a role, as it can be quickly ramped up and down in response to the vicissitudes of wind.

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"The UK has incredible offshore wind resources and this sector will play a key part in improving security of supply and decarbonising our electricity generating system, " said a spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc).

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