If approved, Breakish Wind Farm will deliver sustainable investment for the local community, available for the lifetime of the project. During the consultation for the project, we will work with local communities and organisations to help shape this investment into the community. We look forward to hearing your views in due course. Wherever possible, we will also use local suppliers and contractors during construction and operation.
Community Benefit Fund
In addition to the shared ownership opportunity, should the proposed development be constructed, a Community Benefit Fund would be available. This is offered based on a payment per MW of installed capacity at the Scottish Government’s recommended rate at the time of commissioning the proposed wind farm.
We want to work closely with the communities surrounding Breakish Wind Farm to ensure that the community benefit can address identified local challenges and bring substantial benefit to the area. These might include issues relating to affordable housing, energy consumption & affordability, in addition to recreation, tourism and ecology, education, and supporting local entrepreneurship.
Benefits to Local Businesses
It is estimated that the construction period for this project will be two years, and the supply chain requirements will have huge economic potential for a wide range of local businesses, including accommodation providers, local contractors, and suppliers of goods and services.
We want to hear your views on how the wind farm can support your community and meet local aspirations.