Muirhall Wind Farm
Our Muirhall site is located in the Clydesdale area of central Scotland, on open plateau ground between the villages of Auchengray and Tarbrax. In January 2008 the windfarm was granted planning approval by South Lanarkshire Council after a period of 34 months in the planning system, and is now ready for construction.
Through an innovative partnership arrangement with Lomond Energy, the project is unique in that it is the first windfarm in the area to be developed independently by a local landowner not only to diversify his and three neighbouring farms, but also to help develop the local community’s needs through a significant community benefit package.
It is anticipated that Muirhall Wind Farm will be producing clean, green electricity by the end of 2010.
Key Facts
Location:
Stallashaw Moss, near Auchengray, South Lanarkshire
Timeline:
| Jan - Jun 04 | Feasibility & environmental assessment |
| Mar 05 | Planning application submitted |
| Jan 08 | Planning application approved |
| Feb 08 to date | Pre-construction preparations |
Current Status:
Construction ready
Size:
6 turbines, each 125m to blade tip, 12MW capacity
Local Benefits
- Underpinning the future for 4 local farms through land rent
- £48,000 per annum to local communities
- Local jobs through construction and operational support
- Improved public access to site
Environmental Benefits
- 38 million units of carbon-free electricity annually, equivalent to the consumption of 8,000 homes
- Creation of a habitat management plan to enhance the nature conservation value of the site through felling of commercial forestry, replacement planting with native trees and improvement of the quality of peat bog
Project Partner
Muirhall Farm (main landowner and developer)
Our Role
Development Project Manager
Downloads
Non-technical summary