An American multinational will supply turbines made in Germany for a new wind farm in the Highlands.

GE Vernova – formerly General Electric – has signed an agreement with Electricity Supply Board (ESB) to supply 16 units of its 6.1 MW-158 m onshore wind turbines for the 96 MW Chleansaid development.

The deal, which includes a 20-year services agreement, will deliver turbines made in Germany, with split-blade technology which facilitates the transport of larger blades to challenging, remote locations, ensuring maximum efficiency and energy capture.

ESB is an Irish state-owned electricity company, which received consent for Chleansaid in December 2023.

The development will be located on the Dalnessie Estate, 13km to the north east of Lairg.

Construction is expected to commence later this year, with the project targeted to achieve commercial operation in 2028.

Gilan Sabatier, GE Vernova’s chief commercial officer for onshore wind and international markets, said: “We are delighted to extend our support for ESB by supplying turbines for the Chleansaid wind farm. This will be the first use of our workhorse 6 MW turbine in the UK, building on our existing UK footprint and installed base. By delivering our 6 MW workhorse platform with our proven split-blade technology, we are enabling ESB to maximise the production at this site.”

Paul Lennon, head of renewables and Scottish renewables at ESB, said: “Chleansaid marks a significant milestone for ESB as our first wholly developed onshore wind project in Scotland and is a significant step in delivering our renewable energy ambitions. Working with GE Vernova, we are proud to move the project into construction and support the transition to a secure energy future.”

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