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 Rig 1, the earliest part of the Crystal Rig complex located approximately 11km south of Dunbar in East Lothian and 16.5km north-west of Duns, in the Scottish Borders, has been operational for over 20 years and is coming to the end of its lifespan.

The plans to repower involve removing 25 turbines and replacing them with up to 10 taller, more efficient turbines, measuring up to 230m to tip. This will allow for improved efficiency at the site and enable Crystal Rig to be operated to its full potential, including exploring the potential to deliver solar power and battery storage.

Julie Aitken, Senior Project Manager at Fred. Olsen Renewables said: “I would like to encourage residents to attend our first round of public exhibitions. These events provide an excellent opportunity for the local community to learn more about our plans, have their questions answered and to provide their feedback.

“Repowering Crystal Rig I is an exciting development and demonstrates just how far wind farm technology has progressed since the project was first built in 2003. I hope that everyone with an interest in the plans will drop in and meet the team.”

Local residents are encouraged to attend the forthcoming events, where they will have the opportunity to meet with members of the Fred. Olsen Renewables project team, examine the visual representations of the project and provide their valuable feedback.

The events are scheduled to take place:

Tuesday 29 October

12pm – 7pm

Innerwick Village Hall, Main Street, Innerwick, EH42 1SE

Thursday 31 October

12pm – 7pm

Longformacus Village Hall, Duns Road, Longformacus, TD11 3PB

Julie continued: “Our repowering proposals for Crystal Rig I present many opportunities, including delivering substantially more community benefit funding across the region and supporting the local supply chain. If you are unable to attend these events, but would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch or visit our website.”