About the project
Ørsted is exploring the development of a new windfarm in Sutherland, Scotland. The proposed site is located to the west of the A897, 3 km north of Forsinard and 12 km south of Melvich.
It is anticipated that the proposed development will include around 11 wind turbines with a tip height of 250 metres and a total export capacity up to 90 megawatts (MW). The proposal may also include an energy storage facility.
The project aims to supply clean and sustainable electricity to the national grid, supporting the UK Government objective to achieve 95% of electricity generation coming from low carbon sources by 2030.
Environmental studies have commenced at the site. Data collected from these studies, along with feedback from the local community and other stakeholders, will be used to inform the design of the project.
About Ørsted in the UK
Ørsted is a renewable energy company with a clear vision: to create a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs, owns and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants.
In the UK, Ørsted owns and operates 12 offshore wind farms and 1 onshore wind farm, providing 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of electricity to the national grid, enough to supply power to more than 6 million households.
Ørsted is recognised on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change A List as a global leader on climate action and was the first energy company in the world to have its science-based net-zero emissions target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Ørsted is dedicated to being an active partner in the communities where it develops, builds, and operates its green energy assets. Working alongside the community, Ørsted is developing new energy systems for the future, building skills, creating jobs, and growing the supply chain, all while ensuring positive impacts on nature.
