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27 February 2025 08:16

Fred. Olsen Renewables moves forward with construction of Windy Standard III Wind Farm, Dumfries and Galloway

Fred. Olsen Renewables takes final investment decision to deliver Windy Standard III onshore wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway Construction set to commence The 20-turbine site will deliver 87.6MW
 
Leading independent renewable energy generator, Fred. Olsen Renewables, has announced that it is driving forward with the expansion of Windy Standard Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, f

20 February 2025 09:24

Proposed wind farm could help power Tomatin Distillery

Balnespick Wind Farm could provide a private wire to deliver electricity to Tomatin Distillery Proposals designed to deliver for Highland tourism, community and economy Local residents invited to comment on submitted proposals
Leading independent renewable energy generator, Fred. Olsen Renewables has applied for permission to develop Balnespick Wind Farm located 5.6km e

18 February 2025 17:52

Local residents invited to view plans for Invercassley Wind Farm

Three public events scheduled for February in Bonar Bridge, Rosehall and Invershin Venues changed in response to community feedback Local residents encouraged to drop in and view plans for 22 turbine wind farm
Fred. Olsen Renewables team on hand to answer questions and collect comments
Leading independent renewable energy developer, Fred. Olsen Renewables is set to host three publi

17 January 2025 10:14

Fred. Olsen Renewables reveals new wind farm plans

Fred. Olsen Renewables launches proposals to develop a 22-turbine wind farm 5km northwest of Rosehall, Sutherland Community encouraged to take part in forthcoming consultation process and have their say on the proposal First events to take place 24th and 25th February 2025
Leading independent renewable energy producer, Fred. Olsen Renewables has launched proposals to develop a wind farm 5km

17 October 2024 14:12

Fred. Olsen Renewables joins line up of finalists at Scottish Green Energy Awards

A collaborative project between Fred. Olsen Renewables, SSE Renewables and East Lammermuir Community Council has been shortlisted for the Best Engagement Awards at the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2024. The accolade acknowledges the partnership approach taken to community engagement in East Lammermuir.
The Best Engagement Award recognises exemplary community, or stakeholder engagement before,

15 October 2024 17:13

Strathdearn Primary School Pupils Explore Renewable Energy at Rothes Wind Farm

Last week, pupils from Strathdearn Primary School in Tomatin joined the Fred. Olsen Renewables team and experienced an exciting educational visit to Rothes Wind Farm, near Dallas, to learn about the benefits of onshore wind energy.



The pupils from Primaries 5 to 7, accompanied by their teachers, were warmly welcomed to the wind farm and were given a guided tour of the wi

14 October 2024 16:50

Local residents invited to view plans for Crystal Rig 1 Repower

Two public events scheduled for October in Innerwick and Longformacus Local residents encouraged to drop in and view plans Fred. Olsen Renewables team on hand to answer questions and collect comments
Leading independent renewable energy developer, Fred. Olsen Renewables is set to host two public events in October to unveil the plans for the repowering of Crystal Rig 1 Wind Farm.
Crystal Ri

23 September 2024 09:41

“NIMBYism in retreat” reveals new wind farm research

Public support reaches new peak, with 70% welcoming further renewable energy development across the country to meet national net zero targets

One of the UK’s longest standing renewable energy developers, Fred. Olsen Renewables has today (Monday, 20th September) released opinion polling evidence demonstrating the high level of support that exists in the population for accelerated progress on

17 September 2024 12:46

‘Meet the Contractor’ supply chain events for construction of Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm

Local suppliers from across East Lothian and the Scottish Borders are invited to join local events this week to learn more about the opportunities to support the construction of Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. The events, being held in Duns and Dunbar, will provide the opportunity to meet with the team from Fred. Olsen Renewables and primary contractor RJ McLeod.
Fred. Olsen Renewables commenced con

17 September 2024 12:12

Fred. Olsen Renewables celebrates CFD success

Leading independent renewable energy generator, Fred. Olsen Renewables, has welcomed the news that two UK projects have secured a CfD as part of the UK Government’s sixth renewable energy auction.
The successful projects are Crystal Rig IV and Windy Standard III. Combined these projects will provide a significant contribution towards the UK Government’s net zero ambitions and deliver around

18 July 2024 15:01

ANALYSIS DEMONSTRATES GROWING RENEWABLES ECONOMIC IMPACT

New report from Fred. Olsen Renewables finds wind farms responsible for delivering wide-ranging economic benefits to the Scottish economy, including 866 jobs, millions of pounds of community benefit funds and local supply chain contracts.
One of the UK’s longest standing renewable energy developers, Fred. Olsen Renewables has today published an economic impact report which quantifies the econom

11 July 2024 12:58

Fred. Olsen Renewables commencing construction of Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm

Fred. Olsen Renewables, a leading independent renewable energy generator, has announced that it is progressing with the construction of Crystal Rig IV, an 11-turbine wind farm in Scotland. The new site, located south of Dunbar in East Lothian and north-west of Duns in the Scottish Borders, will have an installed capacity of 49.1MW of renewable energy.

Consented by the Scottish Government in