Plans for huge wind farm paused over 'unfair' grid charges
6 hours ago Share Save Kevin Keane Scotland environment, energy and rural affairs correspondent Share Save
BBC Experts say Scotland has huge offshore wind potential
A huge wind farm planned off the north coast of Scotland will not be built unless "unfair" transmission charges are overhauled, the developer has warned. The 125-turbine West of Orkney wind farm had planned to generate enough electricity to power two million homes by 2029. But the consortium behind the project says the cost of connecting to the electricity network – which is highe
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