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Prince Charles backed Ayrshire housing estate to be home to £24m energy centre headquarters

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East Ayrshire Council is acquiring the ground near Cumnock for a nominal fee so the hi-tech renewable power hub can be constructed subject to planning permission.It would see Cumnock generate its own power and bring a jobs and business boost to the former coal mining area.Plans were submitted for 770 homes at Knockroon around a decade ago but that has failed to materialise.It is understood only 38 houses have been built, which were crafted based on a heritage and sustainability style.

The properties were planned by the Prince's Foundation backed by Prince Charles.Now a purpose built 'centre of excellence' will see researchers and businesses work together to find renewable solutions on Knockroon, which sits close to the saved Dumfries.

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