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05/12/2016

New 23-Turbine Wind Farm Opens In South Ayrshire

A new 23-turbine wind farm has been opened in South Ayrshire.

The Dersalloch Windfarm has a capacity of 69MW and can generate enough green electricity to power over 40,000 homes.

It is the first of eight onshore windfarm schemes currently being delivered by ScottishPower Renewables via a £650 million investment.

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Once completed, all eight sites will contain 221 turbines, generating 500MW of electricity – enough to power over 130,000 homes.

Keith Anderson, chief executive of ScottishPower Renewables, said: "I'm delighted to see Dersalloch Windfarm officially starting its operational life.

"It has always had the potential to be a significant renewable energy project and, combined with the other windfarms we are currently constructing, will play a significant part in the future of Scotland's energy production."

(LM)

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