People and communities across Caithness are set to benefit from a new £3.75m community fund created by ScottishPower Renewables’ Halsary wind farm.
The 30MW, 15 turbine Halsary wind farm, which came into operation in July 2021, generates enough clean energy for the equivalent of almost 20,000 homes and was built by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) specifically to support the green energy needs of Tesco.
In line with SPR’s commitment to supporting the communities around the wind farm and being a sustainable developer and good neighbour, the Halsary Community Benefit Fund will provide £150,000 each year for the next 25 years – delivering almost £4m for local people and communities.
The three community council areas closest to the windfarm site – Halkirk and District; Latheron, Lybster & Clyth; and Watten – will each directly receive £30,000 per year for projects and initiatives chosen by local people for the benefit of local people.
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