Fort Augustus, Scotland, UK - The construction will provide significant opportunities for businesses and tradespeople in the region.

SSE Renewables has announced that the Scottish Government has approved an application by SSE Renewables to build an extension to Bhlaraidh Wind Farm, near Fort Augustus in the Highlands.

According to SSE Renewables, the fully consented development will consist of 15 turbines with an installed capacity of up to 100 Megawatts (MW) and a tip height of up to 180 m (0.11 mile) depending on turbine selection.

"The Scottish Government's decision to approve our application for Bhlaraidh Extension Wind Farm is a positive move for the environment and the Highland economy. The construction of Bhlaraidh Extension will provide significant opportunities for businesses and tradespeople in the region and will also create substantial opportunities for local and regional community investment through the establishment of a new community fund, just as the existing Bhlaraidh Wind Farm community fund has done," said Craig Cunningham, Project Manager for Bhlaraidh Extension Wind Farm.

Source: SSE Renewables