Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy.

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Statkraft’s first wind farm in the UK was Andershaw Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire, which we now operate on behalf of Greencoat.    

In Scotland we own or operate a further four projects.  Windy Rig Wind Farm and Twentyshilling Hill Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Berry Burn Wind Farm (near Forres), and Baillie Wind Farm (near Thurso).   

We are proposing a development of 11 turbines to the west of the operational Andershaw Wind Farm. 

We are proposing two different turbine tip heights for the development: 9 turbines up to a maximum tip height of 250m and two turbines up to a maximum tip height of 200m.   

Following further studies and community feedback we have reduced the tip height of two turbines since our original proposal.  The layout of the site has also been revised to reach the optimal design and minimise the footprint of the site. 

The application will also seek consent for the necessary infrastructure and other requirements for the project.  This will include tracks, a substation, laydown areas, a compound, site entrance, habitat management areas and other ancillary infrastructure.   

Full details will be made available in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report which will be submitted along with our application.  All the documents associated with the application will be available to view on the Energy Consents Unit website and the project website. 

Statkraft are at the forefront of battery and grid stability projects, which are increasingly vital as the amount of renewable energy generation in the UK increases.  

Statkraft are assessing the potential for storage at this site, which could be included in the wind farm planning application, or progressed via a separate application. 

The project duration is up to 50 years. After this time, the wind farm will either be decommissioned, have its life extended or re-powered.  A bond is put in place before construction starts and that bond is used to decommission the project at the end of its lifetime. 

Following the exhibition we will be assessing the feedback and completing our studies required for the Environmental Impact Assessment Report, submitted along with our Section 36 application, which is expected to be this Winter.  

When we submit the application it will be available to view online at the Energy Consents Unit website and on our Project Website.   

Interested parties will also have the opportunity to submit a formal representation in relation to the project at that time. 

Yes. Statkraft are committed to delivering community benefit fund for West Andershaw of £5,000 per MW installed per annum. We look forward to hearing your ideas about how the funding could be managed and allocated, you can let us know your ideas here: Feedback

The 11 wind turbines at the operational Andershaw Wind Farm currently generate over £90,750 per annum to the Renewable Energy Fund which is administered by South Lanarkshire Council.  As Greencoat are now the owners of the operational wind farm they are responsible for making future contributions to the fund. During Statkraft’s ownership of the operational wind farm, community benefit funding was allocated to 20 projects in the local area.   

Visit the Renewable Energy Fund Grants page for more information on how to apply for funding.   

We aim to have two full time Statkraft site employees based at the Andershaw Wind Farm from early 2023 however the biggest opportunity to bring local jobs is during the construction phase.  

Statkraft always endeavours to be a good neighbour and when bringing new investment to the community, we look at how we can share the economic value of our projects. As such, we will look to develop links with local business groups such as the Chamber of Commerce to understand the mutual benefits of using local suppliers. We are keen to work with local suppliers. Please fill in the Local suppliers if you are a local company interested in being a supplier, or if you would like to suggest a company we could contact. 

We would like to hear your ideas as to how our project can foster economic enterprise. 

We are committed to offering shared ownership for the West Andershaw Wind Farm and are happy to follow this up should there be interest within the community to explore this further. 

We work with Local Energy Scotland to explore community ownership opportunities and we can arrange separate meetings with them if there is interest. 

Yes. We have a 'Local suppliers' registration link on the website so please get in touch if you are a local business and interested in the project.  We plan to organise 'Meet the Developer' events for businesses in the future and we are dedicated to working with the local supply chain.   

We plan to use the same transport routes used by other projects in the area to minimise construction disturbance.  It is proposed that the site will be accessed directly from the existing Andershaw Wind Farm access junction location on the B7078 located to the north of Redmoss.  Loads will then proceed through the existing wind farm, crossing via a new junction over the Glespin to Crawfordjohn road, as shown on the site plan in the exhibition brochure. 

As part of the planning submission we prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.  The report includes an assessment on the Traffic and Transport associated with the wind farm development.  Should the development be consented it is likely to be subject to a planning condition for a Traffic Management Plan, which could include local road improvements and a Wear and Tear Agreement to ensure that roads are returned to the same condition they were in before construction commenced. 

As part of the planning submission we prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment Report which assesses the potential impact the development may have on a range of environmental factors, e.g. landscape and visual, birds, cultural heritage, peat and noise.  

As part of the development process we have been carrying out a range of environmental studies, including peat probing, ornithological surveys, landscape and visual assessments, the scope of which were informed by and agreed with Statutory Consultees.  Any potential significant environmental impacts that the site may have are identified and assessed in line with industry best practice standards. The studies have helped inform the design of the wind farm to reduce or mitigate, where possible, the effects of the wind farm e.g. implementing appropriate separation buffers, siting of turbines etc.  

Noise baseline surveys are currently being completed and consider the potential effects on nearby residential properties associated with both the construction and operation of the wind farm.  The locations have been agreed with local residents and South Lanarkshire Council.  

The noise assessment also takes into account other wind farms in the area, consented or currently in planning and will help to determine suitable noise limits that the Proposed Development will have to operate within. 

Most of the West Andershaw Wind Farm proposal is located on a site of commercial forestry. The layout has been designed to use the existing commercial forestry infrastructure wherever possible, thereby minimising the requirement for woodland felling and new land take. 

Some felling is required for the development and the EIA Report will have assessment of the proposed changes to the woodland structure.  This will include proposed felling, restocking and details of any appropriate compensatory planting plan in compliance with Scottish Government’s Control of Woodland Removal Policy.  

We are keen to make sure as many local people as possible know about the exhibitions and have an opportunity to provide their feedback on our proposal.  We have sent an invitation to attend our online and in-person exhibitions to over 1400 households within c.10km of the site.  The invite included a freepost reply card and an 0800 phone number for those who are unable to participate online or in-person.  

The event will be advertised in the local newspaper, Carluke and Lanark Gazette on the 21 September. 

To raise awareness of the exhibitions we have also written to local community councils and elected representatives to invite them to the exhibitions and encourage them to place the notice on their social media channels, i.e. Facebook pages.   

We are pleased to be able to be back out in the community and will be hosting two local exhibitions, on the 28 September from 2pm – 7pm at Crawfordjohn Village Hall, and on the 29 September from 2pm -7pm at St Bride’s Centre, Douglas.  We look forward to meeting members of the local community at these events and hearing their views.

There will also be an online chat session on the Consultation website between 12 noon and 2pm on 11 October. 

In the meantime the main project website will be kept up to date with the latest project information and news.  

Following the first exhibition (August 2021) we wrote back to everyone who contacted us, in line with GDPR.  We created a short consultation report summarising the responses and this can be viewed on our website. 

Over the past twelve months we have listened to feedback and have refined our proposal including, 

• Reducing the tip heights of two northernly turbines from 250m to 200m to lower their prominence 
• Turbine locations further revised to avoid priority habitats and/or SPA’s for protected species 
• Turbines located to minimise impacts on setting of cultural heritage assets and direct impacts on identified on-site assets. 
• Use of existing on-site infrastructure and resources to minimise impacts on habitats and local roads during construction 

If interested, whether a local resident or a business, you can register for updates on the Feedback page page and we will contact you as we progress the plans.  We follow all GDPR guidelines in relation to personal data and you can opt out at any time.  

We encourage members of the community to provide feedback on our proposals throughout the development period.  The earlier we receive your feedback the more opportunity there is for it to be incorporated, where possible, into the wind farm proposal. You can feedback on the proposal presented at this exhibition until 26 October.  

When the Section 36 application (to the Scottish Government) is submitted there will be an opportunity to provide a formal representation to the Scottish Government - we will keep our project website updated with news on how to do this.

This consultation website is temporary and is available until 14 October.  We will keep the main West Andershaw Wind Farm project website updated with the latest news and milestones for the project and you can provide feedback through this page throughout the lifetime of the project. 

We encourage members of the community to provide feedback on our proposals throughout the development period.  The earlier we received your feedback the more opportunity there is for it to be incorporated, where possible, into the wind farm proposal. You can feedback on the proposal presented at this exhibition until 26 October.    

When the Section 36 application (to the Scottish Government) is submitted there will be an opportunity to provide a formal representation to the Scottish Government - we will keep our project website updated with news on how to do this.  

This consultation website is temporary and is available until 14 October.  We will keep the main West Andershaw Wind Farm project website updated with the latest news and milestones for the project and you can provide feedback through this page throughout the lifetime of the project.