Berry Burn Extension

You are invited to our public exhibitions!

You are invited to our second public consultation event for Berry Burn Wind Farm.

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Dallas Village Hall Dallas, Forres, Moray IV36 2SA

3pm to 7pm

You can access materials shared at our September 2024 public consultation and read about our proposals on this page. 

Read the public consultation invite sent to neighbours here.

 

Local suppliers welcome.

This event is primarily to discuss the borrow pit application with local residents. However, local suppliers are welcome to pop in and speak to a member of our construction team to discuss the opportunity to supply goods or services during the construction period.

Please speak to one of the Statkraft team and they can introduce you to the right person on the day. If you can’t make it, be assured there will be other opportunities to discuss supplying this project and you can register your interest on this website.

Berry Burn Wind Farm has been operating since 2014, and consist of 29 turbines. In a typical year it generates electricity equivalent to the needs of 47,000 homes. To date the wind farm has delivered over £1.3 million to over 100 local groups and initiatives via the Community Benefit Fund.

An application was submitted to extend the existing wind farm by 9 turbines. In March 2021 the Moray Council Planning Committee voted not to object to the proposed extension. In December 2021 consent was received by the Ministers of the Scottish Government.

If you have any questions about the project please Get in touch.

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The project team

Alison Hood
Principal Community Engagement Manager
Steve Reid
Principal Project Manager

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 (12 - 18 months)

    We request the view of Scottish Government and Moray Council on the level of study required (known as "Scoping").  Sometimes an application for a Met Mast is submitted to measure site wind speed.

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

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

     
     
  • Stage 4: Pre Construction (12 months)

    If approved, there is a minimum one year gap before construction. 

     

  • Stage 5: Construction (12 - 18 months)

    Construction typically takes 12-18 months and planning conditions are used to manage elements of construction such as hours of construction and delivery times.

  • Stage 6: Operation (25+ years)

    The turbines are managed from an on-site maintenance team, and operations are controlled by detailed planning conditions.

     A community fund is active throughout, for worthwhile community initiatives.

  • Stage 7: Decommissioning (12 months)

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

     

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