Construction begins on major Scottish wind farm

Construction has started on the Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm in southern Scotland, set to become the UK’s fourth largest onshore project. The 44-turbine farm will generate enough electricity for 335,000 homes and offset around 540,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

The £800m project, nearly a decade in planning, creates hundreds of construction jobs—with almost half sourced locally—and brings long-term economic benefits to the region. Reform of national energy pricing has provided stability and confidence, supporting further investment in renewables and infrastructure.

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