RWE npower renewables (RWE NRL) has submitted a planning application to
Highland Council for a wind farm with up to 20 turbines and an installed
capacity of up to 50 megawatts (MW).
The proposed Glen Kyllachy Wind Farm, previously known as Kyllachy Wind
Farm, is located on land approximately 4.5km west of Tomatin, adjacent to
the operational Farr Wind Farm.
Keris McLeod, the RWE NRL project developer said: “This site was identified
as a suitable location for a wind farm for several reasons, including high
wind speeds, distance from residential properties and the fact that it is
outside any designated sites of nature and landscape conservation.
“The layout has been carefully designed to limit visibility of the proposed
turbines relative to the visibility of the existing Farr Wind Farm.
“Additionally, the ease of direct access from the A9 for construction
traffic will minimise any potential for disruption locally during construction.
“With the potential of producing up to 50MW of electricity, Glen Kyllachy
Wind Farm would be capable of supplying clean, green electricity to the
equivalent of up to 27,000 homes in Scotland each year, enabling RWE NRL to
help the Scottish Government meet its target of 100% energy from renewables
by 2020.”
• A copy of the planning application and the accompanying Environmental
Statement can be viewed during office hours at The Highland Council
Offices, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX or online at:
www.highland.gov.uk/yourenvironment/planning/eplanning quoting reference:
13/02441/FUL.
Copies have also been made available to view locally and to Strathdearn and
Strathnairn community councils.
For further information on the proposed wind farm visit
www.npower-renewables.com/glenkyllachy
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