Public consultation launched over Carron Valley windfarm plans

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Developers have launched a public consultation for a new four-turbine windfarm in Carron Valley.European renewable energy developer Eurowind Energy Ltd (EWE) is has earmarked land at Cairnoch Hill, north of Carron Valley reservoir, for Carron Valley Wind Farm.The proposed wind farm would consist of four wind turbines, with a tip height of up to 200m, and a total generation capacity of up to 30 Megawatts (MW) – whih they say would meet the needs of around 28,000 UK homes and save approximately 38,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year.A Community Benefit Fund worth £5,000 per installed MW per year would also be available, to invest in local projects and initiatives.As part of their early engagement, EWE is encouraging local communities to get involved in the conversation around the proposals, and is hosting two drop-in public exhibition events.

This first round of consultation will give local residents the opportunity to explore the proposals and speak directly with the project team.

A second phase of consultation will take place in spring 2025.Residents are being invited to drop-in events at Fintry Sports Club, Kippen Road, Fintry on Tuesday, November 26, between 3pm and 7pm, and at the Milton Suite, King Robert Hotel, Glasgow Road, Stirling, on Wednesday, November 27, between 3pm and 7pm.Dr David McCaughie, Development Manager (UK), Eurowind Energy Ltd, said: “We are keen to speak to local residents about our Carron Valley Wind Farm plans, so we can answer their questions and explore how we can maximise the benefits of our investment – including how the significant community fund could be used in the local area.“Eurowind’s proposed wind farm would generate enough energy to power nearly 30,000 homes and save approximately 38,000