Glasgow has worked with its partners in SSE to construct one of the largest on-shore wind turbines in Europe at Cathkin Braes – with all Council revenues from it already pledged to support the city’s affordable warmth ambitions. Future City Glasgow has led the way with open data mapping which allows communities to see if vacant and derelict land is suitable for solar photovoltaic panels. Hydro projects are now being developed to harness the power of Glasgow’s rivers across the city.

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