Burgar Hill Energy has acquired two Nordex N80 turbines at the Burgar Hill wind farm in Orkney as part of plans to repower the site.
The turbines were previously owned by RWE, said the joint venture between Thrive Renewables and Burgar Hill Renewables.
Five existing machines at the site are slated to be replaced with newer and more efficient models to deliver up to 30MW of capacity, added Burgar Hill Energy.
The scheme is subject to planning consent and is expected to provide an estimated £150,000 in annual community benefits.
Burgar Hill was home to some of the world’s first multi-megawatt turbines and served as an early testbed for onshore wind in the 1980s.
Melissa Spence, managing director at Burgar Hill Renewables, said: “Having grown up with one of the world’s first wind generation sites in our skyline, I’m really excited about the prospect of repowering the turbines at Burgar Hill, ensuring this pioneering site continues generating clean power and supporting our local community.”
Matthew Clayton, chief executive officer at Thrive Renewables, added: “Burgar Hill has a rich history in renewable generation and fantastic wind resource, making it a prime location for repowering. We’re thrilled to have taken the first step on that journey through our collaboration with Burgar Hill Renewables, acquiring another two of five existing turbines with an intention to extend the life of the entire site, ensuring it delivers clean electricity and community benefit well into the future.”