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April 7, 2017

Wind farms could be paid to stop producing power – The Times

Wind farms could be paid to switch off their turbines this summer as the growth of solar panels leaves the national network swamped with too much power. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/wind-farms-could-be-paid-to-stop-producing-power-qqm5dl7wk

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago April 7, 2017

58,500 employed full-time in green energy industry – Herald

Scotland’s green energy industry provides a “fantastic” 58,500 full-time jobs, new figures have revealed. Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse and environmental campaigners welcomed the statistics, which show that in 2015 there were the equivalent of 31,000 full-time jobs in the low-carbon and renewable sector and a further 27,500 indirect posts. But Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago April 7, 2017
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