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Current Status
Dalry Community Windfarm became operational in summer 2006.
Where is the proposed Site?
Dalry Community Windfarm is located in Wardlaw Wood, approximately 3 miles north west of Dalry in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
Location Map
Windfarm Layout
Dalry Community Windfarm comprises of 6 Vestas V90 wind turbines. These turbines have a tip height of 125 metres and a generating rating of 3MW. In total the 6 turbines produce a maximum of 18MW of clean electricity.
Environmental Benefits
Dalry Community Windfarm generates enough electricity to power approximately 13,000 homes. This electricity is fed into the local grid and is directed for local consumption. Environmental savings include, the equivalent of:
- 1530 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum
- 599 tonnes of sulphur dioxide per annum
- 180 tonnes of nitrogen oxides per annum.
Community Benefits
As part of the Dalry Community Windfarm, Community Windpower has and will continue to provide community benefits to the local area. A few examples are detailed below:
- Opening of BeGreen Energy Advice shop in Dalry;
- Family Fun Days at the windfarm;
- Donation of energy saving lightbulbs for the community;
- Employed an Educational Ranger working with two primary schools in Dalry since 2006;
- Funding for educational school trips & visits to the windfarm;
- Donation and Sponsorship for community events and sports teams, including: Ayrshire Chernobyl Childrens Lifeline Charity, Dalry Community Sports Club, Dalry Rovers Football Club, Dalry Horticultural Society, St Andrews Ambulance, Dalry Scouts and Ayrshire Hospice.
Educational Ranger Pete taking local St Palladius school children on a day trip to Millport
Boys from Dalry Rovers attending the Dalry Community Windfarm Open Day in 2008
Everybody enjoying a fun day out at the Dalry Community Windfarm Open Day
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