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Step forward for Western Isles’ biggest planned wind farm

Wind Turbines: Eishken scheme gets new investor. Pic: © STV The largest proposed wind farm on the Western Isles has been cleared to go ahead after a new investor came forward. Independent electricity firm International Power has confirmed it plans to buy the rights to the 140 MW Eishken wind farm on Lewis. The London-based company has taken over the reins from Nick Oppenheim, who previously secured planning permission for 39 wind turbines on his private estate in South Lochs. International Power says preliminary engineering work on the £230m site is under way and on-site construction will begin next year. The major scheme is due to start producing electricity in 2016, ...

 
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Wind farms ‘take original names’

22 January 2012 Last updated at 15:52 By Steven McKenzie BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter Beinn an Tuirc wind farm on Kintyre Plans for one of Scotland's most controversial renewable energy projects were considered by Highland councillors on Tuesday. Following a debate on Allt Duine Wind Farm, the members of the south planning applications committee voted to oppose the project [1] . The Scottish government has the final say on the development, but only after a public inquiry has been held. Whether it is finally approved or ...

 
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