ScottishPower gets go-ahead for 96-turbine Kilgallioch wind farm

James S Murray
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Scottish government approves plans for 288MW development capable of supplying power to more than 170,000 homes

Scotland's position as one of the world's leading wind energy hubs was further cemented yesterday, after planning approval was granted for ScottishPower's giant 288MW Kilgallioch wind farm. ScottishPower...

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