Renewable energy company Infinergy has submitted plans for an eight-turbine
extension to Lochluichart Wind Farm.
The extension would form an integrated wind cluster with both the
Lochluichart and Corriemoillie Wind Farms and would help to maximise power
output on site.
Lochluichart Wind Farm Extension II is now in its initial consultation
phase, as site research, environmental studies and design refinements
continue to inform the environmental statement which would accompany an
application to Scottish Ministers under Section 36 of the Electricity Act.
The Lochluichart scheme was highly divisive in the local community when
first proposed with the proposed number of turbines reduced following
public concerns.
As things stand, eight extra turbines are proposed with a minimum tip
height of 125m, taking advantage of new turbine technology and addressing
the UK Government policy changes which have taken place in recent times.
Community open days will take place over the coming months to ensure the
local residents of Garve and District are able to share their views and,
says Infinergy, “input into the design process”.
Lochluichart Wind Farm is made up of two developments – Lochluichart Wind
Farm, consented in 2008, and Lochluichart Wind Farm Extension, consented in
2012.
Both projects were successfully taken through the planning process by
Infinergy and are now owned and operated by Eneco UK.
The current site, which became operational in 2014, has 23 3MW turbines
with an installed capacity of 69MW. Current turbines have a tip height of 125m.
Corriemoillie Wind Farm is currently under construction and is owned by EDF
ER.
The site has 19 3.2MW turbines with an installed capacity of 60.8MW. The
turbines have a tip height of 125m.
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