US EditionWork Starts on Vast 44-Turbine Scottish Wind Farm that Will Power 335,000 Homes
The project will invest over £800 million locally, create long-term jobs, and offset 540,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, boosting Scotland's renewable energy capacity.
- CWP Energy has moved the Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm near Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, into delivery, starting construction to power around 335,000 homes.
- Following policy changes, CWP Energy said the 2023 pause over tax decisions by the previous UK Government ended last month when the current UK Government dropped plans for zonal energy pricing.
- Currently on site, crews average 100 personnel per day, expected to rise to 200, with almost 50% of the local workforce, while Vestas supplies EnVentus platforms and pioneering V162 turbines.
- CWP Energy is injecting an immediate £400 million into the Scottish economy, creating long-term jobs and pledging more than £1.25 million annually through a community benefit fund, with over 10 million in support to date.
- The 44-turbine array positions Sanquhar II as the UK’s fourth largest onshore wind project, expected to deliver more than £800 million locally over 40 years and offset 540,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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Work begins on £800m Sanquhar II wind farm – set to be UK’s fourth largest
Construction has begun on one of the UK’s most significant renewable energy projects, the Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm, which will become the country’s fourth largest onshore wind farm when completed next year. The £800 million development, spanning Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire, will feature 44 turbines capable of generating enough electricity to power about 335,000 homes. It is expected to be operational by August 2026. Developer …
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