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Loch Liath Wind Farm

The Application for Loch Liath Wind Farm was submitted to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) in April 2023. Following feedback from consultees, Supplementary Environmental Information (SEI) was submitted in November 2024. The SEI contains the results of further peat studies and an updated cumulative impact assessment. The full application and the supplementary information are available on this website or on the ECU website (ref. ECU00002182).

Our Proposal

Loch Liath Wind Farm is a proposal for a 13-turbine wind farm development, to the west of the Great Glen and Loch Ness, and with the closest turbine being located approximately 13 kilometres south-west of Drumnadrochit. The wind farm will consist of turbines at a combination of 180m and 200m tip heights. If consented, the project will generate enough energy to power 78,000 Scottish householder every year.

We are keen to answer any questions that you may have about the project.  You can email your questions to ukprojects@statkraft.com or call 0800 772 0668  to arrange a chat with our Loch Liath team.

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You can find the full story behind Loch Liath Wind Farm on this page, including information from the 2021 exhibition where an initial 26 turbine layout was introduced and the 2022 exhibition where the final 13 turbine layout was presented.

You can find full details of our scoping exercise, our 2021 and 2022 exhibitions and more on this site. This website will be kept updated to keep you informed as the application progresses.

Project Timeline

  • Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

    Extensive research to identify suitable sites: positive indicators include good wind speed and minimal environmental and technical constraints. 

     

  • Stage 2: Pre-Planning (6 - 12 months)

    We request the view of the Scottish Government and The Highland Council on the level of study required (known as "Scoping").  

  • Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12-24 months)

    An application is submitted to the Scottish Government, accompanied by a comprehensive Environmental Report showing the results of all studies undertaken.  

  • Stage 4: Construction (18-24 months)

    If the project is 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 (30-35 years)

    The turbines are managed from a regionally based maintenance team, and operations are controlled by detailed planning conditions.

     

  • Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

    At the end of the planning period, turbines are removed. A financial bond or parent company guarantee is put in place before construction starts to cover this cost.

The project team

Rebecca Todd

Principal Project Manager

Seumas Skinner

Community Liaison Manager

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