Boralex has entered into a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate the proposed 145MW Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extension and an adjacent 50MW battery storage facility near Dufftown in Moray, Scotland. This project has been in development for several years under Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extension Ltd.
Project Overview
Esbjorn Wilmar, Country Director of Boralex in the United Kingdom, expressed enthusiasm about the joint venture, stating, “We are delighted to have become co-owners of this exciting project. We already have extensive experience in the area through the initial development of the 177MW Dorenell Wind Farm. We now look forward to taking the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extension through the remaining stages of development.”
Nicolas Wolff, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Boralex in Europe, added, “This latest achievement by our UK team will enable us to accelerate the deployment of our Strategic Plan. Through this joint venture, we are adding to our already solid portfolio, supported by our organic developments and the recent acquisition of the 50MW Sallachy Wind Project.”
Regulatory Process
Boralex has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government, which is currently under consideration by the Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU). The Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extension application proposes up to 22 wind turbines, each with an installed capacity of up to 6.6MW, alongside the battery storage facility.
Legal Support
In this transaction, CMS acted as legal advisers for Boralex, ensuring that all regulatory and legal matters are properly addressed.
Sources
- Boralex Official Website
- Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit
- Dorenell Wind Farm Project Overview
