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Olsen Renewables has said it has received official consent to develop the third phase of the Crystal Rig wind farm in the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian.
The Norwegian firm said it plans to install six turbines that will be capable of generating three MegaWatts each. It reckons the additional electricity generated will be enough to power a further 10,600 households.
It has been given consent to install six turbines of up to 110 metres in height.
David Brunt, chief executive of Fred. Olsen Renewables, said: "We are delighted that the Scottish Minsters have given Phase III the go-ahead. It is an uncertain time for the renewable industry in the UK, yet projects like this, which have the support of local communities and the Scottish Government, are shown to bring demonstrable benefits both at a local and national level."
The first two phases of the Crystal Rig development include 85 turbines in total.
On its website, Fred. Olsen Renewables says the two phases combined are able to provide electricity generation equivalent to the consumption of 111,000 homes, on an annual average basis.
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