The amount of power coming from offshore windfarms in Scotland could quadruple over the next decade under new Scottish Government proposals.
The industry has broadly welcomed the plans and says the North East is well placed to benefit, but it warns that increasing costs need to be addressed.
Concerns have also been raised about the impact on the marine environment.
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