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A new wind farm in Sutherland has been given approval to extend.
The eight turbine extension to the Kilbraur wind farm near Golspie will increase capacity from 47.5 Megawatts (MW) to 67.5 MW.
When fully operational, the wind farm will provide electricity for around 31,000 homes.
The extension will create around 30 jobs during construction.
Speaking at the Sutherland Summit in Lairg, Energy Minister Jim Mather said: "Renewable energy is driving Scotland's economic recovery. The Kilbraur wind farm will provide construction jobs, green energy, reduced emissions and lasting community benefits - a model of the low carbon opportunities we can exploit for economic and environmental benefit.
"There is a vast renewables potential here, especially in the power of the Pentland Firth. Along with a lasting infrastructure and skills base from Dounreay, I am today discussing what more we can do to create and maintain lasting opportunities for the north Highland economy."
(GK/BMcC)
