Falck Renewables opens 25MW Assel Valley wind farm in Scotland

Michael Holder
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Company's ninth plant north of the border has 10 turbines with capacity to generate 84,000MWh of power each year, while Infinergy celebrates updated planning approval

Falck Renewables has introduced into service its 25MW Assel Valley wind farm in South West Scotland, the Italian energy developer announced last week. Located around 5km south of Girvan, the facility...

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