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Blown away: following the money in Scotlandʼs onshore wind sector

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As Scotland expands its wind capacity, communities across Scotland could receive £165m each year from onshore wind energy, if ministers give Scotland’s host communities the right to a share in their local windfarm.

Our latest report shows excessive profits are currently leaking out of the Scottish communities who host onshore wind turbines; however, it also highlights a real opportunity to build stronger local economies and reduce inequality.

Onshore wind has the potential to become a long-term source of income for communities across Scotland, but only if communities are granted a financial stake.

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