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Ministers urged to set target to almost treble Scotland’s onshore wind power

Research says the target could add £4.2 billion to Scotland’s economy and support an average of 6,100 jobs a year through 2040.

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The country has onshore wind capacity of about 10.7 gigawatts, but a new report says reaching 30 GW by 2040 could boost jobs and the economy.

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Ministers urged to set target to almost treble Scotland’s onshore wind power

The country has onshore wind capacity of about 10.7 gigawatts, but a new report says reaching 30 GW by 2040 could boost jobs and the economy.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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