Altnaharra, SCOTLAND - Creag Riabhach Wind Farm should generate up to 72.6 MW of clean, renewable energy, enough to power 36,000 homes.

Collett has announced that their team is well underway with deliveries of 242 components to construct wind turbines at Creag Riabhach Wind Farm.

According to Collett, they began the project by transporting the 66 blades, 66 tower sections, 44 stator halves and 22 nacelles, hubs and rotor centres, the 53 miles from Inverness to Lairg.  Utilizing a total of nine trailers across their fleet to accommodate the varying components, deliveries are now underway.  With cargoes ranging from 31 to 73 tons, their team is employing the capabilities of their super wing carriers, clamp trailers, step frames and 40ft flats to systematically deliver the components in line with the construction schedule.

According to the company, beginning in June, their team has completed the delivery of components for four rotor diameter turbines, with all 22 expected to be complete by September/October.  Once fully operational, Creag Riabhach Wind Farm should generate up to 72.6 MW of clean, renewable energy, enough to power 36,000 homes.

Source: Collett