Nestlé backs up renewables pledge with Scottish wind farm deal

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Financial close reached for Sanquhar Community Wind Farm that is set to supply Nestlé UK operations

A Scottish wind farm set to supply 125GWh a year of clean power to Nestlé has taken a major step towards completion after closing its funding round. The nine turbine Sanquhar Community Wind Farm in...

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