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Scotland issues rare wind farm denial
Ewing said public opposition to the farm from was justified because of its potential effect on the views of local residents as well as its cumulative effect when combined with the scores of existing turbines already present in the windswept Highlands region.
June 15, 2012
in United Press International
HALKIRK, Scotland -- The Scottish government has issued a rare denial for a wind power project, turning down a bid to construct 30-turbine wind farm in the country's Highlands.
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said Wednesday that, following objections from the local Highlands Council, he opted to refuse planning consent for a proposed Spittal Hill wind farm near Halkirk in Caithness, about 15 miles northwest of Wick, Scotland.
Ewing said public opposition to the farm from was justified because of its potential effect on the views of local residents as well as its cumulative effect when... [continue via Web link]
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