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Ackron Wind Farm

The proposed Ackron Wind Farm is located south of Melvich, Sutherland. In 2020 Statkraft submitted an application to the Highland Council for a 12 turbine wind farm. However, our ongoing extensive surveys revealed an ecological constraint that, as a responsible developer, we could not progress with and withdrew that application. We are now progressing with a new revised project layout.

Ackron Wind Farm Location Plan

This website will be kept updated as our proposals develop to keep you informed and to hear your views and ideas.

Contact the Project Team

If you have questions about this project, please contact the project team via the Get In Touch page, by phone on 0800 772 0668, by email at UKProjects@statkraft.com or by post by writing to FREEPOST Statkraft.

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Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Extensive research to identify suitable sites. No public engagement is carried out during this time because the site may not pass the criteria required.
Stage 2: Pre-Planning (12 - 18 months)

Request the view of Highland Council on the level of study required (known as "Scoping"). Sometimes an application for a Met Mast is submitted to measure wind speed at the site.

A project evolves using information gained from site studies, public feedback and engagement with statutory consultees.
Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

An application is submitted to the Highland Council, accompanied by a comprehensive EIA Report showing the results of all studies undertaken. This is publicly available information.

Members of the public and statutory consultees can formally comment on the application.
Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months

If approved, construction begins at least one year after consent. Construction typically takes 12-18 months and planning conditions are used to manage elements of construction.
Stage 5: Operation (up to 50 years)

Turbines are managed by an on-site maintenance team, and operation is controlled by detailed planning conditions. A community fund is active throughout to support worthwhile community initiatives.
Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

At the end of the planning period, turbines are removed and the site restored. A financial bond is in place to cover this cost.

The project team

Alison Hood

Head of Engagement and Social Value

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Joanne Jack

Project Manager

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