Statkraft snaps up Shetland onshore wind projects

Michael Holder
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The Beaw Field onshore wind farm in Shetland | Credit: Peel NRE
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The Beaw Field onshore wind farm in Shetland | Credit: Peel NRE

Norwegian energy firm agrees deal to take over two under-construction projects from developer Peel NRE

Statkraft has snapped up two onshore wind farms currently under development on the Shetland Islands for an undisclosed sum, as the Norwegian state-owned power company expands its portfolio of Scottish...

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