Infinergy applies to build 24 turbines in West Caithness
INFINERGY has officially submitted its planning application for a 24-turbine wind farm at Limekiln stating the project will create new industries, jobs and skills that will outlast the decommissioning of Dounreay.
The site which is located 2.8km south east of the former nuclear site is claimed to have the potential to provide electricity for 43,600 homes and displace 80,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Fiona Milligan, Infinergy’s Inverness-based project manager, said: "We believe the Limekiln wind farm would significantly contribute to meeting the Scottish Government’ challenging renewables targets and, more importantly, provide a source of revenue, supporting the local economy to ensure a sustainable future beyond the work being carried out at Dounreay Power Station.”
