Wind farm supply chain opportunities for Perth and Kinross businesses

Businesses in Perth and Kinross are being urged to register for supply chain opportunities linked to plans for a new 138 MW onshore wind farm in Strathearn in Perthshire.

UK-based renewable energy company, Low Carbon, is progressing plans for Glen Lednock wind farm at Invergeldie Estate near Comrie and St Fillans.

The wind farm is part of an innovative wider strategy for Invergeldie by estate owners, Oxygen Conservation, that includes native woodland tree planting, restoration of peatland and wetland areas, and the reintroduction of lost species.

Supply chain opportunities are expected for local businesses around turbine servicing, groundworks, construction, maintenance contracts, hospitality and accommodation.

A report by leading economic impact specialists MKA Economics has estimated the Glen Lednock project could deliver up to 160 job opportunities within Perth & Kinross and 480 across Scotland during the construction phase, not including multiplier effects in the wider economy.

There would also be operating and maintenance expenditure of £5 million per annum, with around £4 million of that potentially benefitting local businesses and people in Perth and Kinross, supporting around 30 new jobs.

In total, around £22 million of investment could potentially benefit businesses in Perth and Kinross. In addition, the project is expected to bring community benefit funding of around £27.7 million over the proposed 40-year operational life of the wind farm, equivalent to nearly £700,000 a year (based on 2024 prices).

Businesses who are interested in potential supply chain opportunities from the wind farm can register their interest here: https://www.glenlednockwindfarm.co.uk/#supply-chain-register.

Low Carbon is expected to make an application for approval of the wind farm to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit in the first half of 2025. If approved, and based on current grid connection dates, it is expected construction could start in 2028.