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| Supreme Court dismisses Shetland wind farm appeal | Supreme Court dismisses Shetland wind farm appeal |
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| An appeal against plans to build a major wind farm in Shetland has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. | An appeal against plans to build a major wind farm in Shetland has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. |
| The controversial Viking Energy project has been delayed by a series of challenges. | The controversial Viking Energy project has been delayed by a series of challenges. |
| Judges announced last year there was insufficient reason to stop the 103-turbine wind farm, which would be one of the biggest in Scotland. | Judges announced last year there was insufficient reason to stop the 103-turbine wind farm, which would be one of the biggest in Scotland. |
| The protest group Sustainable Shetland then took the case to the Supreme Court. | The protest group Sustainable Shetland then took the case to the Supreme Court. |
| Alan Bryce, chairman of Viking Energy, said he was delighted that the Supreme Court had endorsed the planning consent. | |
| 'Very disappointed' | |
| Sustainable Shetland said it was "naturally very disappointed" the appeal was unsuccessful, but that its opposition to the wind farm remained undiminished. | |
| Energy Minister Fergus Ewing granted consent for the scheme in 2012. | Energy Minister Fergus Ewing granted consent for the scheme in 2012. |
| The 370MW wind farm is aimed at powering more than 175,000 homes despite Shetland having a population of about 22,000. | The 370MW wind farm is aimed at powering more than 175,000 homes despite Shetland having a population of about 22,000. |
| It has been estimated the wind farm could bring about £30m annual income for the local community. | It has been estimated the wind farm could bring about £30m annual income for the local community. |
| Protesters claim the development is too big and would be a blight on the landscape. | Protesters claim the development is too big and would be a blight on the landscape. |
| Supporters have argued it would create jobs and help meet renewable energy targets. | Supporters have argued it would create jobs and help meet renewable energy targets. |