United Kingdom: Boralex Welcomes Ministerial Approval of 189 MW Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extension

Executive Summary

• Scottish Ministers approved Boralex’s Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extension, permitting up to 21 turbines and a 50‑MW battery storage facility (totaling ~189 MW).
• The project includes a £693k‑per‑year community fund, a £45k‑per‑year STEM scholarship program, and a £138k‑per‑year socio‑economic fund for local supply‑chain development.
• Boralex highlights the extension as a key milestone in its 2030 strategy and its commitment to long‑term investment in Scotland’s renewable energy transition.

Key Details

• Project Scope: Up to 21 wind turbines plus a 50 MW battery storage system, delivering approximately 189 MW of capacity.
• Location: West of the existing Clashindarroch Wind Farm, covering ~882 ha of upland heather moor in Moray, Scotland.
• Regulatory Approval: Granted by Scottish Ministers on Dec 23 2025.
• Community Benefit Fund: Up to £693,000 per year (index‑linked) for the 40‑year life of the project.
• Energy Bill Support: £1,849 annual assistance plus a one‑off lump sum up to £20,000 for home energy‑efficiency upgrades for households within 5 km of turbines.
• STEM Scholarship Fund: £45,000 per year funding 15 scholarships in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and construction skills for Moray students.
• Socio‑Economic Fund: Up to £138,000 per year administered by Moray Council for supply‑chain development, business support, and community wealth building.
• Construction Expenditure Reference: Prior Limekiln Wind Farm project represented £29.5 million of construction spend in Scotland, with £8.4 million locally in Caithness.
• Environmental Management: Project designed following extensive environmental and landscape studies; includes biodiversity enhancement measures.
• Strategic Context: Part of Boralex’s 2030 strategy to expand renewable capacity in the UK and reinforce its leadership position.

Notable Quotes

• “Our company is strongly committed to long‑term investment in Scotland as part of our 2030 Strategy… this can be seen in the first project in our Scottish portfolio, Limekiln Wind Farm…” – Esbjorn Wilmar, Vice President, United Kingdom
• “Securing approval for the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extension brings us even closer to the leadership position we are aiming for in the United Kingdom…” – Jean‑Christophe Dall’Ava, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Europe