North Lanarkshire coal mine to be turned into battery farm

The size of around six football pitches, the site will form a key part of Scotland's journey towards net zero.

Caitlin Hutchison

Once a hub for coal mining, an area in North Lanarkshire is now at the forefront of Scotland’s push towards net zero.

Coalburn-1 battery farm is among three sites set to play a crucial role in harnessing renewable energy for the future.

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