RWE is making progress in the construction of three wind projects in Scotland, creating and supporting local jobs.
Together, the three RWE-owned projects – Enoch Hill, Camster II and Strathy Wood – will have a total installed generation capacity of 168MW, helping bolster Scotland’s progress towards net zero, and reinforcing RWE’s position as a trusted and reliable partner for the country’s clean power aspirations.
Collectively, the three projects represent a further, significant investment by RWE into new renewable generation capacity for Scotland, part of its broader ambition to invest €8billion net into new UK energy infrastructure.
At Camster II Onshore Wind Farm project, a 36MW extension to RWE’s operational Camster wind farm in Caithness, all 10 turbines from Vestas-Celtic Wind Technology Ltd, are now complete, alongside other civil works and electrical infrastructure.
Final road capping and borrow pit reinstatement is underway with electricity generation expected during 2025, following grid connection.
Civil engineering works are being carried out by Farrans Construction Ltd, and electrical systems works by Power Systems UK.
Enoch Hill (69.6MW) in East Ayrshire has already completed most of the major civils works and remains on target to complete installation of all 15 Nordex turbines in early 2025.
Energisation to the National Grid is expected in June 2025.
Principle Contractor is Farrans Construction Ltd and Nordex is the turbine supplier.
Finally, the 63 MW Strathy Wood Onshore Wind Farm project, RWE’s latest project to begin construction, and which is located in Caithness, began installation of the first foundations this month, with the aim of achieving a target operational date of October 2026.
RJ McLeod Ltd has been awarded Civil Balance of Plant contract, with Nordex again providing turbines.
Tim James, RWE head of construction UK and Ireland, said: “We are making excellent headway in building these important onshore wind projects, working closely with our valued local contractors.
“These efforts not only play a key role in helping power Scotland’s journey towards net zero but also help boost local economies, offering job opportunities and future community investments in the regions we serve.
“We are committed to investing £25m through flexible community benefits packages over the lifetime of these three projects, as well as providing new job roles, including apprenticeships and site managers, across Scotland.”