Allt Dearg Community Wind Farm
Allt Dearg was previously the subject of a much larger scale proposal by a utility developer which was refused planning permission in 2007. However, it was clear that a smaller scale, locally developed scheme may be an acceptable alternative, so the two landowners, Ormsary and Stronachullin Estates, teamed up with Lomond Energy to find the right project for the site.
Ormsary already has a long history of renewable energy and hosts four small hydro schemes on the Estate which contribute to its running costs. The other traditional estate revenue streams include fish, beef and sheep farming, forestry and tourism. Like many similar rural communities, the Estates need to diversify revenue to secure the socio-economic future of the area. Allt Dearg Community Wind Farm would both underpin a sustainable future for this fragile rural community and also deliver a wider local benefit to the neighboring Ardrishaig Community, through a proposed shared turbine ownership scheme.
Key Facts
Location:
Cruach a’Phubuill, 9km south of Ardishaig, South Knapdale, Argyll
Timeline:
| Mar 09 | Scoping |
| Apr 09 - Dec 09 | Environmental assessment |
Current Status:
In development
Size:
12 turbines, each 77m to blade tip, 10.8MW total capacity
Local Benefits
- Sustainably underpins the long term socio-economic and environmental future of two large estates through self ownership generated revenues.
- Community ownership of one wind turbine to secure a long term, sustainable income in support of a major local regeneration project.
- Local jobs through construction and operational support
- Improved public access to site
Environmental Benefits
- 33 million units of carbon-free electricity annually, equivalent to the consumption of 6,000 homes
- Creation of a habitat & land management plan to preserve and enhance the nature conservation value and landscape qualities of the site
- Supports the continued development of traditional and sustainable farming and land management practices
Project Partners
Ormsary and Stronachullin Estates (Allt Dearg Wind Farmers LLP)
Our Role
Development lead
Downloads
Non-Technical Summary of the Environmental Statement
Photomontages from Ellary, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead and Kilfinan