GreenPower is progressing a planning application for a sister wind project, up to 66MW, to its existing Carraig Gheal wind farm in Argyll, Scotland.
A planning application will be submitted for Barachander in early 2024 following public and statutory consultation, alongside detailed environmental assessment.
GreenPower has submitted a scoping report to the Scottish government, Argyll and Bute Council and other stakeholders and published initial information about the project.
The site will comprise around 11 wind turbines with tip heights of up to 180 metres.
GreenPower also commits to meeting current Scottish government guidance to provide the equivalent of £5000 per MW of installed generating capacity annually into a community benefit fund every year.
GreenPower director of development George Baxter said: “At a time when the climate emergency demands new green energy solutions – the Barachander Wind Farm is proposed in a good location for a relatively modest number of turbines with good energy yield.
“We are also creating the Argyll Hydrogen Hub in the region, and Barachander can play a part in this powerhouse for clean renewable energy in the north of Argyll.
“The development will be located within an upland area right next to an existing hydroelectric scheme and close to our sister project at Carraig Gheal.
“The area already includes a major commercial forestry plantation and the wind farm will be constructed sensitively to create a double bonus for tackling climate change – trees and turbines.
“Best practice construction techniques will be used and a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment is well underway to finalise the proposal. We will set out further opportunities for formal and informal consultation over the coming months.”
A battery system is also proposed to smooth out energy supply, providing a short-term reserve and potential services for the National Grid.
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