Mainstream Renewable Power appeals against Forth of Firth offshore wind court ruling

Michael Holder
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Scottish Government lodges also appeals against recent court decisions to overturn planning consent for several high profile wind farms

Mainstream Renewable Power has lodged an appeal in what could prove a significant test case for the Scottish offshore wind industry, following a recent court decision in Scotland to withdraw consent for...

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