SSE has welcomed the decision of The Highland Council to raise no objection to the proposed Gordonbush Wind Farm extension.
Councillors on the North Highland Planning Committee voted to raise no objection to the 15 turbine expansion of the wind farm, which is a part of the East Sutherland community for over five years.
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Currently equipped with 35 turbines, the wind farm generates enough energy per year to provide power to nearly 60,000 homes.
Since its commissioning in 2012, the Gordonbush wind farm has spent nearly £20m in the procurement of goods and services from Highland businesses, including the local supply chain, during construction.
SSE project manager Michael Walker said: "We are a responsible developer and we look forward to building on the strong relationships we already have with the communities close to Gordonbush in East Sutherland.
"This sensitively designed project will blend well with the existing wind farm and will make best use of the existing infrastructure.
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By GlobalData"The project could also bring significant socio-economic opportunities to the local area."
Last month, the company along with Coillte have completed financing for €176m for the construction of the second and final stage of 169MW Galway wind park in Ireland.
The Galway Wind Park is expected to complete next year.
Image: The Gordonbush wind farm in Scotland. Photo: courtesy of SSE
