Energy company, 2020 Renewables Ltd, has submitted an application to build a wind farm. According to the Stornoway Gazette, the proposed farm would be situated to the West of Tolsta, in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
The plan is for a 42 Megawatt Druim Leathann Windfarm which could generate enough electricity to power approximately 24,000 homes each year.
Following extensive consultations with the local community, the application was submitted.
Consultation with the local community also included work on the environmental and economic impact the wind farm might present.
The wind farm is expected to involve investment of £63m in the Lewis economy and create 70 jobs during the construction stages.
It will also make a significant contribution to the Scottish and UK Government's renewable targets.
Speaking after the application was submitted, Development Director of 2020 Renewables Ltd Alasdair MacLeod, said: "If approved this project will offer significant benefits to the community in Tolsta and across the Outer Hebrides. We have consulted widely with the local community and put in place a package of some of the most generous community benefits anywhere in Scotland. That will deliver £7 million over the course of the project.
"Very importantly, the project will also contribute to the socio-economic case for the proposed interconnector to the mainland.
"The Outer Hebrides has a massive clean green energy potential. Our project will help deliver jobs and investment to these islands as well making a contribution to the Scottish and UK Governments renewable energy targets."
2020 Renewables Ltd is a renewable energy developer with experience in developing, constructing and operating onshore wind projects.
(JP/CD)
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