Project information
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Country |
Scotland |
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Location |
Near Moffat, South Lanarkshire |
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Generating capacity |
Approx. 102 MW |
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Number of turbines |
Up to 17 |
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Project progress |
In-planning |
Project Background
The proposed Daer Wind Farm is located in the in the Lowther Hills of South Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway, directly adjacent to the south/east of the Daer Reservoir. The proposed wind farm has been carefully developed following an extensive site selection and feasibility study to determine whether the land surrounding Daer Reservoir is suitable.
At the end of 2018, we installed two anemometer masts on the site, which have been used to collect information about the local wind and weather conditions. This information has helped us find the best place to put the turbines with our independent environmental consultants undertaking a range of studies to see what impact the wind farm could have on the environment. These studies demonstrated several factors that need have now been considered, this includes the terrain, landscape and bird populations. We are now at a stage where we can show you the current plans for the wind farm and how it will interact with the local, people, landscapes, birds, animals and plant life.
Application submitted
We submitted our planning application to the Scottish Government. As such, this starts the period of formal consultation. The planning documents are listed on this page under the “Planning Documents” drop down tab. They are also available to view on the Scottish Government website at www.energyconsents..scot under application reference ECU00000740.
Further Environmental Information (FEI)
As part of the planning application process, we have just submitted Further Environmental Information (FEI) which will now start a further period of formal consultation. The FEI documents are available to view on this page under “FEI Documents” drop down tap. They are also available to view on the Scottish Government website at www.energyconsents.scot under application reference ECU00000740. Please send any representations directly to the Scottish Government and should be received no later than 30th January 2026, although Ministers may still consider representation received after this time.
Hard copies of the FEI and the EIA report are also available for public viewing at:
Crawford Village Hall,
100Carlisle Road,
Crawford,
Biggar
ML12 6TW
Opening hours: Viewing by appointment only, contact [email protected].
If you have any specific questions on the proposal please feel free to email Nicholas Taylor.
