Banks Renewables submits plans for Scottish wind farm

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Proposals put forward for 26-turbine development in East Ayrshire capable of providing power to more than 58,000 homes

Scottish clean energy developer Banks Renewables has submitted plans for an 88.4MW wind farm situated east of New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, amid promises the project could deliver around £15m in community...

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