Scotland OKs Millennium extension

The Scottish government has granted planning consent for Falck Renewables’ 35MW Millennium South wind farm extension in the Highlands.

Minister for business, innovation and energy Paul Wheelhouse agreed with the findings of the public local inquiry reporters to grant consent, the developer said.

The wind power project, located near Fort Augustus, will consist of 10 turbines.

It is an extension to the 65MW Millennium wind farm, which was completed by Falck in 2011.

“Once operational, Millennium South wind farm will generate up to £4 million in community benefit, while producing enough electricity to power almost 20,000 homes and bringing jobs and investment to local communities,” Wheelhouse said.

Falck chief executive Toni Volpe said: “Today’s announcement is an important reflection of the commitment by the Scottish government to realising Scotland’s great potential as a hub for the most efficient and effective clean and green energy.

“As the Scottish Government suggested in its recent onshore wind policy statement, we will continue to work to develop innovative schemes to create new community benefit packages that reflect evolving business models and support local people.”

Image: Millennium wind farm (Falck Renewables)