Western Isles council opposes 60-turbine offshore wind farm project off Lewis coast
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Western Isles councillors (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) have formally opposed plans for the Spiorad na Mara offshore wind farm, a proposed project off the west coast of Lewis that would feature up to 60 turbines standing approximately 300m tall. Developer Northland Power claims the project could power over a million homes. The Scottish government will make the final decision on the development.
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bskyWestern Isles council opposes 60-turbine offshore wind farm project off Lewis coastbbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe proposed Spiorad na Mara (SnM) project would have up to 60 turbines that would stand about 985ft (300m) tall.
Developer Northland Power said it would generate enough power to meet the average annual electricity needs of more than a million homes.
The plans were opposed at a meeting of the full council of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on Thursday.
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