Vattenfall has unveiled plans to build its up to 119MW South Kyle 2 wind farm in south west Scotland.
The project will be located in East Ayrshire, north-west of the 240MW South Kyle wind farm, and could host 17 turbines with tip heights of up to 220 metres.
Design proposals are at an early stage, with initial assessments suggesting the wind farm could generate enough energy to power approximately 60,000 homes and offset up to 145,000 tonnes of carbon.
A scoping report is being submitted to the Scottish Government, and Vattenfall said it will now embark on a detailed environmental impact assessment and seek feedback from local communities and stakeholders.
The Swedish developer is currently building South Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway where two further proposals, the Quantans Hill and the Whiteneuk wind farms, are expected to be submitted to planning authorities later this year.
South Kyle 2 would be Vattenfall’s fourth project in the region.
Vattenfall head of UK onshore development Frank Elsworth said: “We want to ensure that we develop our wind farms in a sustainable way which delivers maximum benefits to the local economy and local communities.
“Our proposals for South Kyle II Wind Farm reflects Vattenfall’s continuing commitment to South West Scotland, creating yet more opportunities for local communities and businesses through multi-million-pound investment in Scotland’s drive to net zero.”
Vattenfall Lead Project Development Manager Simon Lejeune said: “We want to hear from local communities to understand their priorities so we can design a wind farm that respects local constraints.
“We’re looking to reduce the impact of the wind farm on the environment and the people who live locally while creating opportunities through community investment, skills development, jobs and employment.”