The 10 agreements will be offered to nine companies and consortia. (See list below.)

“Today heralds an exciting phase in the progress of the renewable energy industry in Scotland,” said Jason Ormiston, chief executive of green trade group Scottish Renewables.

“The combined capacity of these projects will make a massive contribution to Scotland’s efforts in tackling climate change, helping to deliver reliable and affordable supplies of electricity to consumers and, very importantly, the Scottish economy.”

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