A towering 91-metre tall meteorological mast is set to be erected on moorland north of Manchester later this month, a critical milestone in the contentious development of Scout Moor II, potentially England's biggest onshore wind farm. A.I Image The mast, which collects detailed wind and weather data, was given the green light by Rossendale Borough Council last June. Its role is pivotal in informing the final design of the project. Once the data is collected over the next few years, it will aid Cubico Sustainable Investments in securing funding for the wind farm, with the aim of it being operational by 2030. Scout Moor II, tabled by Cubico, envisions the construction of 17 new wind turbines, standing up to 180 metres tall, on peatland between Rochdale, Edenfield, and Rawtenstall. The project is touted to generate up to 100 megawatts of clean electricity – enough to power around 100,000 homes annually. Moreover, it promises one of the largest moorland restoration schemes in north...