Salmond: Renewables to supply all Scottish electricity by 2025

James S Murray
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Scottish first minister predicts renewable energy output will equal demand by the middle of next decade

Scotland will produce enough renewable energy to supply "at least" 100 per cent of the country's electricity needs by 2025, first minister Alex Salmond will tell an industry conference later today...

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