Projects

Current Status

The Mayfield Community Windfarm is at the pre-planning application stage. It is envisaged that the planning application will be submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council early summer 2010.

Where is the proposed site?

The proposed windfarm is located near Rhonehouse, 8km south west of Castle Douglas and 7km north east of Kirkcudbright.

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Windfarm Layout

Mayfield Community Windfarm comprises of 7 turbines and would generate up to 17.5 megawatts (MW) of clean, green electricity for the local people. The proposed turbines would have a maximum tip height of 126.5 metres.

Layout Plan

Environmental Benefits

Mayfield Community Windfarm would generate enough electricity to power nearly 10,000 homes and would displace almost 20,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum.

Community Benefits

As part of the Mayfield Community Windfarm, £50,000 will be provided for community benefits for each year of the windfarms operational lifetime. Provisional ideas include employing an Educational Ranger to work with local schools, specialising in the delivery of environmental topics, Green Energy Vouchers, educational presentations, funding for environmental and eco-friendly community projects, student bursaries and sponsorship for community events.

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The Rullie Community Windfarm is at the pre-planning application stage. It is envisaged that a planning application will be submitted to both Falkirk and Stirling Council by the end of the summer 2010.

Where is the proposed site?

The proposed site is located approximately 2km northwest of Denny and Dunipace and 4.5km southwest of Bannockburn.

Location Map

Windfarm Layout

Rullie Community Windfarm comprises of 13 turbines and would generate up to 32.5 megawatts (MW) of clean, green, locally sourced electricity. The proposed turbines would have a maximum tip height of 130m.

Layout Plan

Environmental Benefits

Rullie Community Windfarm would generate electricity to power over 18,000 homes and would displace over 36,000 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide per annum.

Community Benefits

As part of the Rullie Community Windfarm, £75,000 will be provided for community benefits which could include a Be Green Energy Advice Service, an Educational Ranger to work with local schools, specialising in the delivery of environmental topics, funding for environmental and eco-friendly community projects, educational presentations, student bursaries and sponsorship for community events. 

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