Wind turbines planned for East Ayrshire could be among the tallest in the world
dailyrecord.co.ukNew Cumnock.Banks Renewables wants to erect the 11 renewable energy structures measuring 260 metres in height.They would form an extension to the approved Lethans Wind Farm, which is already set to have the tallest turbines in Scotland with some measuring 220 metres.The Lethans extension wind farm would lie about six miles from New Cumnock and about just less than six miles from Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire in forestry area.The developer said it would “deliver a community benefit fund of over £9 million over its lifespan – while displacing more than 30,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.”The wind farm extension would have a lifespan of up to 35 years.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features,.
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