KEY FACTS
Environmental Benefits of Wind Energy:
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Production of green electricity |
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No C02 Emissions from operational wind farms |
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No radioactive waste |
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No pollutants |
NEWS UPDATE MARCH 2013: RES will be holding a public exhibition about the proposed abnormal load access route for Glenchamber Wind Farm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Click here for more information
NEWS
2 April 2013 - Glenchamber Wind Farm abnormal load route information boards available for download.
Thank you to everyone who made it along to the public exhibition on Tuesday, 26 March to find out more about the abnormal load access route for Glenchamber Wind Farm.
We are aware that the local community was just recovering from the severe snow conditions that hit the area so understand that some people may not have been able to make it along. We have therefore made the information boards about the proposed route available for download below:
Board 1: About the application for the proposed abnormal load route
Board 2: Abnormal load route map
13 March 2013 - Public exhibition on proposed abnormal load route for Glenchamber Wind Farm.
RES will be holding a public exhibition about the proposed abnormal load access route for the consented Glenchamber Wind Farm on Tuesday 26 March from 4pm - 8pm, Kelvin House Hotel, Glenluce. The exhibition will enable the local community to find out more about the proposed route that abnormal loads, such as the delivery of wind turbine parts, will take during the construction process.
The RES team will be on hand throughout the evening to answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to meeting you.
31 July 2012 - RES receives consent for Glenchamber Wind Farm
Leading renewable energy developer RES, has welcomed today's decision by the Scottish Government to give Glenchamber Wind Farm the green light.
The 11 turbine wind farm, located between New Luce, Kirkcowan and Glenluce, is expected to generate electricity equivalent to the average annual demand of more than 14,000 Scottish households - or approximately 20% of the households in Dumfries and Galloway.
Heather Donald, RES Development Project Manager, said: "We are delighted with the positive decision made by the Scottish Government today. Glenchamber is an ideal location for a wind farm. Harnessing the wind is an efficient, reliable and sustainable way to supply clean energy for people living in Scotland. The wind farm will also provide significant economic and social benefits for the local community."
Dumfries and Galloway Council originally refused the application in 2011 based on environmental and social impact. However, in the report published today the reporter confirmed that Glenchamber Wind Farm will not result in unacceptable cumulative landscape or visual impacts. RES will establish a community fund of around £50,000 a year to support organisations and good causes based in the communities close to the wind farm for the lifetime of its operation.
RES lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals, following Dumfries and Galloway Council's refusal of the planning application in 2011.
29 December 2011 - RES submits appeal for Glenchamber Wind Farm
RES has submitted an appeal to The Scottish Government Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals against Dumfries and Galloway Council's refusal to grant full planning permission for the 11-turbine Glenchamber Wind Farm.
ACTION FOR RENEWABLES PANORAMA REBUTTAL
Action for Renewables has produced a video rebutting the claims made in the BBC's recent Panorama programme "What's fuelling energy price rises?". The video is presented by the Chair of A4R, Tony Juniper, and can be found below:
RES to consider its options following refusal of Glenchamber Wind Farm
RES has expressed its disappointment at today's decision by Dumfries and Galloway's Planning Applications Committee to refuse planning permission for Glenchamber Wind Farm. The 11 turbine project located between New Luce, Kirkcowan and Glenluce could generate electricity equivalent to the average demand of more than 14,000 households - or approximately 20% of the households in Dumfries and Galloway.
Planning Applications Committee - 28 September 2011
The planning application for Glenchamber Wind Farm will be considered at Dumfries and Galloway Council's Planning Applications Committee at 10:30am on Wednesday 28 September in Kirkcudbright. Please contact Rachel Anderson (07795680803) for further information or press enquiries.
November 2010 - Second newsletter published
Following the submission of the planning application, RES has sent out a second newsletter to all the houses around the site with information about the consultation process and where the environmental statement can be viewed.
October 2010 - RES submits Planning Application for Glenchamber
RES has submitted a planning application for Glenchamber Wind Farm, located between New Luce, Kirkcowan and Glenluce, in Dumfries and Galloway. The proposal is for 11 turbines, each with a maximum height of 126.5m to the tip of the blade. The planning application along with an Environmental Statement (ES) and Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report has been submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council.
October 2010 - RES publishes Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report
RES has published the Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report for Glenchamber Wind Farm. This document will accompany the planning application, it documents the consultation process undertaken and details the comments made to us during the process. We have also included the results of the public exhibition questionnaires and telephone survey.
August 2010 - Newsletter published
A newsletter about Glenchamber Wind Farm has gone out to houses around the site to explain our plans in more detail. We would be happy to cover any issues in more detail in forthcoming newsletters. If you would like to see anything discussed in more detail, please let us know.
August 2010 - RES announces plans for Glenchamber Wind Farm and public exhibition dates
RES has announced plans for Glenchamber Wind Farm. RES will be starting a consultation process with the local community to present our current plans. This process will enable the community to provide comments and feedback on our proposal.
The RES team will be on hand throughout the evening to answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to meeting you.
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