Red Rock buys 72-MW consented Scottish wind scheme from RWE

Edinburgh-based Red Rock Power Ltd has bought an up to 72-MW permitted wind project in Scotland’s Dumfries and Galloway area from German energy major RWE AG (ETR:RWE).

The so-called Benbrack onshore wind farm is currently at the late stages of development, the buyer said last week. The project, initially proposed in 2012, was awarded permission in 2017, while the detailed design, including the height, number and exact location of the turbines have not been finalised yet.

To be installed north of the village of Carsphairn, the wind farm will be equipped with up to 18 turbines. A construction timeline is not available at this point.

The Benbrack deal is Red Rock’s second onshore wind acquisition after its recent purchase of a 50% interest in the 240.8-MW Overturingen wind park that went live in Sweden in December. “While we hope to expand our offshore capacity and move into other technologies, onshore wind remains a stable proposition and affordable source of clean energy and so continues to be a central component of our growth strategy,” said CEO Guy Madgwick.

In Scotland, Red Rock also owns the 50-MW Afton onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire.

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