Court ruling throws lifeline to over 2GW of Scottish offshore wind projects

James Murray
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But long-running legal battle could continue if RSPB opts to appeal decision to the Supreme Court

Four giant offshore wind projects planned for the east coast of Scotland could be revived, after a court ruled yesterday that planning consents that were withdrawn over fears about the potential impact...

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