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There are eight wind farms across Northamptonshire that have been given the go ahead but are yet to be built.

One of these energy companies involved has told 91Èȱ¬ Radio Northampton that there are delays because the electricity network in Northamptonshire, and elsewhere in the country, is not equipped to deal with the expansion in wind energy.

Reporter Martin Heath visits a site earmarked for a 5 turbine site in Watford village, and Stuart talks to Matt Russell from Infinergy, the company behind the New Albion wind farm between the villages of Rushton and Pipewell which was given approval four years ago.

Stuart also talks to Reg Platt, an energy specialist at the Institute of Public Policy and Research, and to Councillor Bob Riley from Corby Borough Council.

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