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ONES TO WATCH: World's biggest wind farm poised to advance

The first stage of the world’s largest wind farm — 1.5GW of an eventual 3GW — is expected to get the go-ahead from the US government this year, together with approval for an unprecedented 725-mile (1,166km) direct-current transmission line to specifically carry its power from Wyoming to California.

The Overland Trail Ranch in southern Wyoming where the huge wind farm will be built
The Overland Trail Ranch in southern Wyoming where the huge wind farm will be built
  • Richard A Kessler
Published 12 January 2016, 15:36Updated 28 September 2016, 09:17
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