"World's largest" tidal array gains approval from Scottish government

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ScottishPower Renewables receives planning permission to develop 10MW tidal array in the Islay Sound

A giant £40m tidal energy project planned for the Islay Sound has today received planning permission from the Scottish Government, delivering a major step forward for the UK's nascent renewable marine...

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