Airtricity’s new 72MW wind farm at Braes of Doune in Stirlingshire, due for completion in the Autumn
Airtricity’s new 72MW wind farm at Braes of Doune in Stirlingshire, due for completion in the Autumn,is being constructed by Alfred McAlpine. The on-site substation which is being supplied by ABB will connect the 33kV output from the turbine transformers to an 11km underground link for transmission to the existing grid supply point (GSP) at Braco substation.
The wind farm will consist of 36 V80 turbines which are currently being constructed by Vestas in Campbeltown, Scotland.
McAlpine with 12 panels of ZX1.2 metal-clad GIS (gas insulated switchgear) rated at up to 36kV, together with two auxiliary substation transformers in outdoor galvanised steel enclosures. ABB will also provide installation, test and commissioning services.
Alan Baker, chief executive of Airtricity in Scotland, said: 'We anticipate that construction of our Braes of Doune wind farm will be complete in autumn of this year. The entire output from the development has been purchased by Centrica and when operational it will generate enough energy to power around 46,000 homes.