Vattenfall has submitted a planning application for its South Kyle 2 wind farm in Scotland.
The 92.4MW array would provide renewable energy for more than 80,000 homes.
Located between Dalmellington and New Cumnock, South Kyle 2 would comprise 11 wind turbines and a battery storage system.
Vattenfall said the use of next-generation wind turbines with a tip height of up to 200 metres will enable the project to maximise its contribution to national energy security while minimising the total number of turbines required.
The project will generate approximately £460,000 per year over 40 years to benefit local communities.
The scheme will also include biodiversity enhancements such as tree replanting, peat restoration and habitat creation.
The application for South Kyle 2 follows on from the delivery of the first South Kyle wind farm (pictured), which supported 270 jobs in south-west Scotland.
The new wind farm will also focus on delivering local jobs, hiring local contractors and creating apprenticeships.
The South Kyle 2 wind farm project was first proposed in early 2022 and has undergone an extensive design review process, with the original 17-turbine scheme scaled back to 11.
Vattenfall said the plans were shaped by local feedback, stakeholder input, environmental data and discussions with neighbouring residents.
Lead project development manager Simon Lejeune said: “The land at South Kyle forest is well suited for onshore wind deployment.
“Our proposal for South Kyle 2 has been three years in the making, and we are confident it strikes the right balance between addressing the urgent need for renewable energy generation with what local people told us was important – supporting jobs, communities and nature – whilst minimising impacts on those living closest to the site.”
Due to the nature and scale of the proposal, it will be determined by the Scottish Government.
A statutory consultation period will be advertised shortly by the Scottish Government to enable the public, as well as statutory consultees, to consider the proposal.