The Scottish Government today granted planning permission for a 108MW windfarm near Invermoriston in the Highlands.
The proposed 32-turbine Bhlaraidh windfarm, being developed by SSE Generation Limited, is expected to generate enough electricity to power around 50,900 homes in the area.
The £166.3million project is expected to create a significant number of jobs during its construction phase, as well as the equivalent of 60 operations and maintenance jobs once it is up and running.
In addition, over its 25-year lifespan the windfarm will provide around £13million for community benefit projects including a sustainable energy fund and skills and training initiatives.
“The Bhlaraidh windfarm will create jobs both in its construction and during its lifetime, and once up and running will save thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide each year,” Scots energy minister Fergus Ewing said today.
“Windfarms like this provide considerable benefits to their local community, and play an important part in helping Scotland reach its target of the equivalent of 100% of electricity demand generated from renewables.”
He said the Scottish Government wanted to see the right renewables’ developments in the right places.
“Scottish planning policy is clear that the design and location of any windfarm should reflect the scale and character of the landscape, as well as being considered environmentally acceptable,” Ewing added.
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