Simec Energy has applied to the Scottish government for permission to build the 168MW Glenshero wind farm in the Highlands of Scotland.
The £158m project would consist of 39 turbines located about 8km north-west of Laggan.
Simec, part of the GFG Alliance, said if the wind farm goes ahead it would mean approximately £23m would be spent in the Highland economy during construction alone.
Work contracts for local firms would likely include haulage, aggregate, plant hire, concrete and accommodation, the company said.
It added that steel for the wind farm’s towers could also be rolled at GFG’s Dalzell plant in Motherwell, with fabrication at a neighbouring wind turbine manufacturing facility that the company hopes to set up.
RES carried out the environmental and technical studies as well as the consultation process for the project.
Simec Energy chief executive Jay Hambro said: “Developing this wind farm will be a landmark for green energy in Scotland and we are proud to bring forward a project that will deliver clean, competitive power to Scottish industry and the wider economy.
“Onshore wind has been shown to provide one of the cheapest and cleanest forms of power on the market today so we look forward to pressing ahead with this exciting scheme.”
RES development director Lucy Whitford said: “RES is delighted to be working with Simec on their first onshore wind proposal in the UK.
“Glenshero Wind Farm will support Scottish industry by providing access to the lowest cost form of energy and will significantly benefit the local economy throughout construction.”