Thousands of people have signed a petition against the plans
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Developers behind proposals for Europe's largest community wind farm in Shetland are to revise their plan after a wave of protests from objectors. The Viking Energy project, for 150 turbines, is a joint venture between Scottish and Southern Energy and the island community. Concerns have been raised by islanders, as well as RSPB Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage. A revised environmental statement will not be submitted until next year. The delay means a planning application on the project will not be submitted before March next year at the earliest. It has been estimated the project could make £37m a year locally and create many jobs. However, thousands of people have signed a petition against the plans.
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