RES awaits government approval for Kintradwell Wind Farm in Sutherland County

RES has submitted a Section 36 application for consent to the Scottish Government for its Kintradwell Wind Farm proposal in east Sutherland.

The 15-turbine site, which lies approximately 8km north of Brora, is predicted to deliver approximately GBP4 million (US$5.6 million) of economic benefit to the local area in the form of jobs, employment, and use of local services as well as at least GBP25.7 million (US$5.6 million) in business rates to The Highland Council during its operation.

In addition, RES has partnered with local Brora-based civil construction firm Edward Mackay Contractors, and signed an agreement. The agreement gives Edward Mackay right of first refusal on the civil construction work for the proposed scheme – helping to secure valuable local jobs and employment opportunities for local people should the project receive consent. RES will also be supporting a local apprentice through the firm.

The site has been through a number of design changes in response to local feedback and site survey work and has been scaled back from the original 22-turbine layout, resulting in reduced visibility of the proposal - particularly from the Brora and Doll area.