Thrive Renewables acquires rights for 57MW Scottish Borders onshore wind farm

Stuart Stone
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Construction of Whitelaw Brae onshore wind project near Tweedsmuir is expected to begin in 2025

Thrive Renewables has snapped up the rights to build a 57MW onshore wind farm in the Scottish Borders near Tweedsmuir for an undisclosed sum, with the clean energy investment firm hailing the project as...

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