Scottish government approves 130MW Stornoway wind farm

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Major wind farm approved after developer agrees to scale back original plans

Scotland's position as one of the world's leading wind hubs was further cemented today, as the government approved plans for the giant 129.6MW Stornoway Wind Farm on the Isle of Lewis. The project,...

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