RWE Innogy's £12m Cia Aig hydro scheme unveiled by Scottish minister

Michael Holder
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Official opening follows warnings from MSP Paul Whitehouse that hydro power sector is currently "at a crossroads" due to subsidy cuts

RWE Innogy's 3MW Cia Aig hydro power scheme is set to be officially unveiled today by Scottish Minister Paul Wheelhouse MSP following two years' construction work. The Scottish Minister for Business,...

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