Blaewearie Wind Farm
Located just west of Galashiels in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Blackhaugh is a well established sheep farm now in its third generation of stewardship by the same family.
The site is well exposed to the prevailing south-westerly winds, yet surrounded by higher ground which serves to considerably limit the extent of visibility of a windfarm there.
Key Facts
Location:
Blackhaugh Farm, 3km north of Clovenfords, Scottish Borders
Timeline:
| Nov 06 - Sept 09 |
Feasibility |
| Oct 09 |
Scoping |
| Aug 09 - present | Environmental Assessment |
Current Status:
In development
Size:
6 turbines, each 110m to blade tip, 12MW capacity
Local Benefits
- Community benefits programme to support local projects
- Local jobs through construction and operational support
Environmental Benefits
- 35 million units of carbon-free electricity annually, equivalent to the consumption of 7,500 homes
- Creation of a habitat & land management plan to enhance the nature conservation value of the site
Project Partners
Blackhaugh Farm and Ventus VCT
Our Role
Development Project Manager