Wind Farm Turbine Construction
Mossy Hill Wind Farm
Mossy Hill Wind Farm is a 12 turbine development located near Lerwick, in Shetland. The project was granted consent by Shetland Islands Council in 2019.
The project was taken through the development stage by Peel Wind Farms Ltd and was purchased by Statkraft UK in 2023 alongside Beaw Field Wind Farm in Yell.
About the Project
Mossy Hill Wind Farm will see 12 turbines constructed, with an installed capacity of approximately 48MW – generating enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent of over 34,000 homes, helping Scotland to meet its Net Zero target by 2045.
About Mossy Hill Substation
A new substation is being proposed to allow Mossy Hill Windfarm connect to the 132kV transmission network under construction between Kergord and Gremista.
The project team will be sharing the substation plans upcoming public exhibitions in Lerwick and Scalloway.
- Wednesday 8 May – 1pm – 7pm Isleburgh Community Centre King Harald Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0EQ
- Thursday 9 May – 9am – 3pm Scalloway Public Hall Berry Road, Scalloway, ZE1 0UJ
All exhibition material will be made available on the project website on 8 May. Comments can be made to Statkraft using the below details. Comments made to Statkraft do not constitute a formal representation. An opportunity to make a formal representation will exist when the full planning application is made to Shetland Islands Council.
Get in Touch
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 Mossy Hill team. Alternatively, you can get in touch using our online form. Our FAQs can be found on this page, alongside registration information for local suppliers.
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