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19/10/2016

New 19-Turbine Aikengall IIa Wind Farm Approved

Plans have been approved for a new 19-turbine wind farm in southern Scotland.

Economy Secretary Keith Brown granted planning consent for the Aikengall IIa project today, 19 October.

The 75.5MW Community Wind Power Ltd development will be located in the Lammermuir Hills between East Lothian and the Scottish Borders.

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Around 100 jobs will be created by the scheme and up to £9.4 million will be generated in community benefits. Once completed, the development will produce enough electricity to power almost 35,000 homes.

Mr Brown said: "Renewable energy sources generated more than 56% of gross electricity consumption in Scotland in 2015, helping support our world-leading ambitions to become a low-carbon economy.

"The growth of onshore wind in recent years has been a key factor in the expansion of renewable energy in Scotland: creating jobs, providing secure and low-carbon energy and delivering significant local benefits."

(LM/MH)

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