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Alba Energy is demanding urgent reform of Scotland’s business rates system, arguing it unfairly targets hydro operators with heavy physical infrastructure while letting online businesses off easy — a glaring mismatch in today’s economy. A recent tribunal ruling could force inclusion of penstocks in assessments, despite turbines often being exempt, exposing deep flaws in a system built for a bygone era. They’re not calling for total exemption, but for clear legislative guidance to treat essential generation equipment consistently — a fix they say is simple and immediate. The Scottish Government admits the system needs review, but Alba insists this specific issue demands swift, targeted action now.

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