Irish energy firm ESB and REG Power Management have signed an agreement to develop two wind farms in Scotland.

The Development Services Agreement has been signed to build the wind farms at Knockodhar and Greenburn.

It is hoped that Knockodhar could accommodate up to 50 turbines and Greenburn, approximately 15 turbines. Together the two wind farms will have a combined capacity of approximately 200 MW.


Dave McNamara, Renewables Manager at ESB, said: "Recognising the long term imperative to take fossil fuels out of our economies, onshore wind continues to be one of the most cost effective solutions in terms of new renewable electricity generation.

"This agreement builds on other successful partnerships in Scotland and both companies look forward to working together to provide development opportunities on these two sites of considerable potential."

Matt Partridge, Development Director of REG Power Management commented: "We're delighted to be partnering with ESB on two exciting Scottish windfarm opportunities which could individually and together make a significant contribution to Scotland's clean electricity requirements, the local communities and broader climate goals."

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