Energy / Fewer turbines but same height as before as revised Mossy Hill wind farm plans submitted
REVISED plans have now been submitted for the Mossy Hill wind farm on the outskirts of Lerwick, featuring eight turbines.
However the turbines are set to remain at the previously consented height of 145 metres.
The Mossy Hill wind farm – planned on land between Lerwick and Scalloway – received planning consent from councillors for twelve 145m turbines in 2019.
However, after acquiring the development from Peel Energy in 2023, Statkraft has since revised the design to reduce the number of turbines to eight.
But the company has not gone ahead with a previous proposal to increase their height to 155 metres, instead sticking with 145 metres.
As the project is still under the 50MW threshold, the application stands to be considered by Shetland Islands Council and not the Scottish Government.
John Thouless, Statkraft’s principal project manager, said: “The project was originally consented by a previous developer for 12 turbines, and following Statkraft’s acquisition of Mossy Hill Wind Farm, we carried out a detailed review of the design and engaged with the local community on our plans.
“Following this, we intend build the project at the previously consented height, but with fewer turbines, reducing the visual impact of the scheme.”
The new planning submission said it includes some changes to tracks and infrastructure.
A substation building has already received planning permission.
Statkraft also has two wind farms proposed in Yell – Beaw Field and Energy Isles, both of which have consent.
However Statkraft is also considering potentially revising the plans for Beaw Field, which currently has consent for 17 turbines and was also acquired from Peel Energy.
Statkraft is also proposing ammonia plants near the Dales Voe decommissioning base, and near the former Scatsta Airport.
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