Vattenfall has submitted a planning application to the Scottish government for the up to 108MW Ourack wind farm in the Scottish Highlands.
The project is located on moorland approximately 9km north of Grantown-on-Spey and immediately east of Dava.
The scheme consists of 18 turbines with a blade tip height of 180m and could generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 64,000 UK homes, making an essential contribution towards climate change targets whilst also generating low-cost renewable energy.
Vattenfall will consider Shared Ownership investment in the wind farm. In addition to opportunities for local businesses during the construction and operation of the wind farm, the community benefit fund, worth an annual value of £525,000 per annum, will aid a range of local projects and initiatives, from environmental improvements to funding of local groups.
Alison Daugherty, Project Manager for Vattenfall, said: “We are delighted to see our proposals for Ourack take their next step towards delivering a fossil free energy supply for Scotland and the UK.
“The team has consulted extensively with the local community to address their concerns and discuss how the proposed community benefit fund for Ourack can deliver a positive legacy for the local area.
“Onshore wind is vital to generating low cost electricity in the UK. The Scottish Parliament has passed climate change legislation targeting an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050. To achieve this, key sectors will become increasingly electrified, potentially doubling the demand for electricity by 2050.
“The team remains committed to engaging with local people as the plans proceed, and we look forward to ongoing discussions.”