Melvich community councillors fully supportive of Ackron Wind Farm By Alan Hendry Published: 18:26, 24 January 2021
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How the Ackron project will look when viewed from the A836 at Melvich.
Community councillors in Melvich say they are fully supportive of a proposed wind farm near the village â and say they have no concerns over any adverse impact on the North Coast 500 tourist route.
Energy firm Statkraft is seeking planning permission from Highland Council for Ackron Wind Farm, to be located around two kilometres south-east of Melvich and consisting of 12 turbines.
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Plans for a 12-turbine wind farm in the north Highlands have been welcomed by the local community council, which sees it as a way of funding vital infrastructure projects.
Developer Stratkraft has submitted an application to Highland Council for the proposed Ackron Wind Farm, near Melvich, which will have 492 ft towers and a capacity of up to 49.9MW.
Statkraft says it will generate community benefit funding of about £240,000 a year, equating to more than £7.2 million over the project’s 30 year operating period.