'Start of a new era': Scotwind leases hailed as one the 'biggest ever steps towards net zero'

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'Start of a new era': Scotwind leases hailed as one the 'biggest ever steps towards net zero'

Crown Estate announces leases for 17 offshore wind projects in Scottish waters that would together boast 25GW of capacity

The UK's world-leading offshore wind industry took a giant step forward today, with confirmation 17 projects with a combined capacity of 25GW are set to be awarded seabed leases in Scottish waters...

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