November winds provided three quarters of Scotland's power needs, data shows

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Green groups praise 'another great month for renewables' as wind turbines provide 77 per cent of Scotland's power demand last month

Strong November winds helped generate more than three quarters of Scotland's electricity needs for the month, once again demonstrating the "success story" of the renewables sector north of the border....

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