GE Vernova signs agreement to supply turbines for 96 MW Onshore Wind Farm in Scotland

GE Vernova Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with Electricity Supply Board (ESB) to supply 16 units of its 6.1 MW-158 m onshore wind turbines for the 96 MW Chleansaid Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands. The deal, which features a 20-year services agreement, uses turbines manufactured in Germany.

All the turbines at this project will use GE Vernova’s proven split-blade technology that allows logistically challenging projects to unlock the advantages of a larger rotor and greater energy production. This technology facilitates the transport of larger blades to challenging, remote locations, ensuring maximum efficiency and energy capture. 

This project reinforces the long-standing strategic relationship between GE Vernova and ESB, further supporting the UK’s goal of decarbonizing the power grid and expanding renewable capacity in Scotland. GE Vernova has also provided equipment for ESB through its Power and Electrification segments.

The project is wholly owned and developed by ESB and represents its first wholly developed onshore wind project in Scotland. It received planning consent in 2023 and has secured a 15-year Contract for Difference (CfD), providing a long-term route to market for the electricity generated by the project. Construction is expected to begin later in 2026, with commercial operations targeted for 2028.