Swarclett Wind Farm

Name

Swarclett Wind Farm

Ward

Thurso And North West Caithness

Site

Land 975M SE Of Mains Of Durran Castletown

THC Reference

24/04932/FUL

Applicant

Swarclett Wind Energy Limited

Proposal

Swarclett Wind Farm - Erection and operation of a wind farm for a period of 30 years, comprising 2 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 149.9m, battery storage and ancillary infrastructure

Deadline

13/03/2025

Status

Under Consideration

Total capacity

21.6 MW

Capacity turbines

9.6 MW

Number of turbines

2.0

Height turbines

149.9 m

Capacity BESS

12.0 MW

Area BESS

460.0 m2

Comment

This is an application for two very tall turbines in an area that doesn't yet have turbines. They will stick out like a sore thumb. They will most likely need lights on top. It is not ok to only determine this issue after consent without public feedback. The public needs to know what to expect. For Camster II infrared lights were promised and then the developer, HIAL and THC agreed on flashing red lights.

Send objection to

The Highland Council

More Information Here

https://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SNIASYIHG8L00