Craigannet Wind Farm
Our Craigannet site is located adjacent to the recently built Craigengelt Wind Farm near Carron Bridge, Stirlingshire.
This area is now well established as ideal for wind farm development site having good wind exposure, few environmental sensitivities and limited visual impacts being ‘enclosed’ within a landscape of high plateau ground.
Key Facts
Location:
Craigannet Farm, Carron Valley, Stirlingshire
Timeline:
| Sept 08 - Oct 09 | Feasibility |
| Nov 09 | Scoping |
| Jan 10 - Dec 11 | Environmental Assessment |
| Feb 12 | Planning application submitted |
Current Status:
In development
Size:
6 turbines, each 126m 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
Easter Craigannet Farm, Ventus Funds
Our Role
Development lead
Downloads
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