Stacain Wind Farm – Supporters needed

12 November 2007

A hearing will take place on Thursday 20th November, 2 pm at the Corran Halls in Oban about Stacain Wind Farm. Supporters of this application are welcome to attend. The Stacain wind farm would be located on land to the northwest of Lochan Shira reservoir, next to Sròn Mòr hydroelectric power station, and approximately 5½ km south of Dalmally. It will be almost 2km from the nearest residential property.

The proposed development is for up to 14 wind turbines, each rated at 3 MW, giving a total of 42 MW. This would provide clean, green electricity to meet the equivalent needs of over 23,000 homes. The wind farm would prevent approximately 103,000 tonnes of harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, helping in the fight against climate change. This reduction in emissions would essentially be equivalent to removing over 23,000 cars off the road.

The proposed development is for up to 14 wind turbines, each rated at 3 MW, giving a total of 42 MW. This would provide clean, green electricity to meet the equivalent needs of over 23,000 homes. The wind farm would prevent approximately 103,000 tonnes of harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, helping in the fight against climate change. This reduction in emissions would essentially be equivalent to removing over 23,000 cars off the road.

Local residents will have the opportunity to invest in the project. Also, a proportion of the revenue from the wind cluster is usually offered to establish a Trust Fund for local community service programmes and initiatives. How the Trust Fund is used will be for the local community to decide. Ridgewind have conducted extensive consultations with the Argyll and Bute Council, Scottish Natural Heritage and local residents regarding the Stacain Wind Farm.

Ridgewind’s partner in the project is Wind Prospect, a leading independent renewable energy developer, constructor and operator. Wind Prospect's address is 7 Berkeley Square, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1HG. www.windprospect.com

To find out more about the proposed development, please contact: stacain@ridgewind.com