Extension Plans for Limekiln Wind Farm in Scotland

Green energy firms Infinergy and Boralex have announced plans to extend the 21-turbine wind farm at Limekiln (close to 90 MW), south of Reay in Caithness. The extension proposals are to the east of the current wind farm project within Broubster Achaveilan North forest and will increase the installed capacity by about 20 MW.

Located 2.8km Southwest of Dounreay Power Station, the extension proposal consists of 7 turbines and will connect with the consented, 21-turbine Limekiln Wind Farm. Limekiln Wind Farm Extension is expected to be submitted to the Scottish Government in the spring of 2020. Community Open Days will be held on the 20th and 21st November in Reay Village Hall in order to consult the local community on this new plan and also to keep them updated with plans for overall construction at the site.

These extension plans are not expected to add any delays to the original 21-turbine wind farm project. Full construction works are envisaged to start in 2021 and we expect the site to be fully operational before the end of 2022.

Infinergy and Boralex announced the execution of a 50-50 joint venture agreement in October 2017, aimed at developing a pipeline of onshore wind projects, including the Limekiln Wind Farm project, essentially located in Scotland for a total estimated capacity of 325 MW.