If approved, Breakish Wind Farm (Tuathanas-gaoithe Breacais) proposal could provide a range of local benefits for the area as summarised below. During our pre-application consultation activity, we are keen to hear from the community about local needs and priorities.
Community Benefit Fund
A community benefit fund could provide an annual payment, for the benefit of the local community, linked to the installed capacity of the wind farm. This payment would align with the Scottish Government’s recommended rate per megawatt (MW) of installed capacity (currently £5,000/MW of installed capacity).
The projects, groups and initiatives that this fund could support will be determined by the local community and ‘community led’. For example, the fund could be used to support training and skills development, apprenticeships, energy efficiency initiatives, affordable housing, or other initiatives that are a priority to the community.
Local Supply Chain
We are keen to build our knowledge of local businesses, contractors and suppliers, so that should the project be consented we can involve local businesses wherever possible in the construction and operational phases of the project. If you are a local business and have an interest in getting involved in the project, please contact us with details.