| Project Status | In Development |
| No of Turbines | Up to 3 |
| Power Rating of Turbines | Circa 5 - 7.2 MW |
| Capacity of Site | Up to approx. 17 MW |
| Turbine Tip Height | Up to 180m |
Project Background
GreenPower and Thrive Renewables are delighted to announce that planning consent has now been approved by West Lothian Council for the amendment to the three turbine Drumduff Wind Farm Extension. Drumduff Wind Farm Extension previously received consent in April 2024, which comprised three turbines, two with a maximum tip height of 149.9m and one with a maximum tip height of 135m, and an expected generation capacity of up to 15MW.
The consented changes to the development consist of:
- The two northern turbines increasing from 149.9 m up to a maximum 180 m tip height
- The one southern turbine increasing from 135 m up to a maximum 149.9 m tip height
The development is an extension to the existing Drumduff Wind Farm located north of Blackridge, West Lothian, and will deliver additional generation capacity of up to 17 megawatts (MW). This will bring the overall Drumduff Wind Farm to 6 turbines and the combined onsite generation capacity up to approximately 23 MW. The changes to the project will provide for maximum flexibility so that the most modern and economically viable turbines suited to the site can be utilised.
The planning application and decision can be viewed on the West Lothian Council website under the application reference 0320/FUL/25.
The existing Drumduff Wind Farm was constructed by Green Breeze Energy Limited, a joint venture between GreenPower and Thrive Renewables, who continue to own and operate the wind farm. Drumduff Wind Farm Extension is also being developed by both companies under a joint venture, bringing together a considerable amount of project development and financial experience.
GreenPower commits to providing community benefit funds equivalent to £5,000 per MW installed generation capacity. The total funds available per annum will depend on the final export capacity that is consented and constructed. Prior to the construction of the Wind Farm, consultation will be carried out with the local community to inform how the new community benefit funds may be best managed and targeted. Consultation will be held in 2026 and we would be very keen to hear feedback from the community about what they deem to be local priorities for the use of the community benefit funding.