Scotland aims to boost community-owned renewable projects

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Edinburgh wants local wind farms owned by local people

The Scottish government has announced new proposals designed to make it easier for communities and land owners to invest in renewable energy projects, such as wind farms or small-scale hydroelectric systems....

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