Local businesses set for economic windfall from Craighead Wind Farm
Potential economic benefits from Craighead Wind Farm to businesses in Perth and Kinross have prompted the opening of formal supplier registration, allowing them to register interest in the project.
Local businesses across Perth and Kinross are being actively encouraged to register their interest in the commercial opportunities that will arise should plans for Craighead Wind Farm be approved.
Renewable energy developers Galileo Empower have started to receive expressions of interest, and are keen that the process is formalised, yet made as straightforward as possible for local potential suppliers and contractors.
The proposed eight-turbine development, located north of Carnbo in Kinross-shire, is expected to deliver significant commercial benefits to the region, arising out of the construction and operation of the scheme. The wind farm will have an operational life of 40 years.
Analysis suggests an average cost for the wind farm of up to £65.4 million (based on a generating capacity of up to 49.6MW).
It is estimated that throughout the construction and operational phase of the proposed development that:
- Up to £9.1 million is anticipated to be spent within the local economy across the construction and operational phases.
- Up to 66 jobs will be created across Perth and Kinross.
- An estimated £24 million in business rates will be contributed to local services over the operational lifetime of the wind farm.
Galileo Empower is committed to ensuring that, wherever reasonably practicable, local suppliers and contractors are used in all aspects of wind farm development.
The developer is also working with Perthshire Chamber of Commerce to maximise awareness of the portal and opportunities available in the local supply chain.
A planning application for Craighead Wind Farm was submitted to Perth and Kinross Council in August 2024.
The team behind the proposals, led by Galileo Empower’s Senior Project Manager Jason Morin, are keen that local and regional businesses big and small are in touch with the project team directly and kept up to date with commercial opportunities as they emerge.
The supplier registration portal is now open at www.craigheadwindfarm.co.uk
