South Kyle gets go-ahead
The Scottish Government has given Vattenfall consent for its proposed 170MW South Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire and Galloway.
It set a five-year deadline for the commencement of development in its decision letter.
The Scottish Government has given Vattenfall consent for its proposed 170MW South Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire and Galloway.
It set a five-year deadline for the commencement of development in its decision letter.
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