Updated: SSE powers forward with £200m Scottish subsea cable

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New link between Argyll and North Ayrshire will be able to transport 150MW of renewable energy

SSE's plans to install a new subsea power line to transport renewable energy to the Scottish islands have taken a major step forward after the project this week received the green light from energy regulator...

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