Name of the Project
Middle Muir Wind Farm.
Location
The project is located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
Client
Banks Renewables, a subsidiary of the Banks Group.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 51 MW wind farm, comprising eight wind turbines at 79 m hub height and seven at 93 m hub height.
The different hub heights will allow for the wind farm to take full advantage of variable wind speeds. The wind farm will produce enough electricity to power more than 33 000 homes.
The project was successful in the UK government’s first competitive Contracts for Difference programme for onshore and offshore projects in 2015.
Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The wind farm is scheduled to go live in early 2018.
Latest Developments
Senivon has won a contract to supply 15 of its 3.4M114 turbines to the project.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Senivon (wind turbines).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Banks Group, email enquiries@banksgroup.co.uk.