Statkraft says that the construction of its second onshore wind farm in Scotland will strengthen its position in the UK energy market.
The Norwegian utility has started work on the Berry Burn wind farm, which will have a capacity of 66 MW and an annual power production of around 184 GWh. The project, near Inverness, will contribute to Scotland’s ambitious objectives for renewable energy growth.
Statkraft and partner Duke Energy started developing the project in 2004 and gained consent in 2009. Enercon will supply 29 of its 2.3 MW turbines to the project.
Statkraft says it will invest around £70 million during the construction phase of the project. The Norwegian firm bought out Duke Energy’s share in the project and now owns 100 per cent of the project company, Catamount Energy Limited.
“We are very pleased with the decision to invest in Berry Burn wind farm and for Statkraft to be able to continue to contribute to the realization of Scotland’s and the UK’s ambitious renewable energy objectives,” said Christian Rynning-Tønnesen, President & CEO of Statkraft.
