Vattenfall to flick switch on giant Clashindarroch wind farm

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The Swedish energy giant will officially open its second Scottish wind farm today, providing enough power for 27,000 homes

Vattenfall will officially open its 18-turbine Clashindarroch wind farm today, confirming local projects in the area can expect to benefit from £185,000 a year in community payments from the project...

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