Ackron Wind Farm

Onshore wind farms are a major contributor to Scotland's net zero ambitions

Welcome to our project website.

We are proposing a 12 turbine wind farm 2km south east of Melvich, Sutherland.

This website will be kept updated over the development period to keep you informed, and allow you to ask us questions and tell us what you think.

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Ask us a question or phone the project hotline: 0800 772 0668 (Monday to Fridays, 9am to 5pm).
Complete the online feedback form, or take our broadband quick poll.

For more detail about Ackron Wind Farm click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions.

Welcome to our project website.

We are proposing a 12 turbine wind farm 2km south east of Melvich, Sutherland.

This website will be kept updated over the development period to keep you informed, and allow you to ask us questions and tell us what you think.

Speak with Us

Ask us a question or phone the project hotline: 0800 772 0668 (Monday to Fridays, 9am to 5pm).
Complete the online feedback form, or take our broadband quick poll.

For more detail about Ackron Wind Farm click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Alison Hood

Communications Manager
Lloyd Godwin

Senior Project Manager
Maya Hernes

Project Manager

Project Timeline (click to expand)

Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Ackron Wind Farm has finished this stage

Extensive research to identify suitable sites: positive indicators include good wind speed and minimal environmental and technical constraints.
Stage 2: Pre-Planning (12 - 18 months)

Ackron Wind Farm has finished this stage

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)

Ackron Wind Farm is currently at this stage

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

this is an upcoming stage for Ackron Wind Farm

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 (25 years)

this is an upcoming stage for Ackron Wind Farm

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)

this is an upcoming stage for Ackron Wind Farm

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

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Project Timeline (click to expand)

Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Stage 2: Pre-Planning (12 - 18 months)

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

Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months

Stage 5: Operation (25 years)

Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

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