Alstom completes 15MW wind farm for ScottishPower Renewables

On 22nd July, Clachan Flats Wind Farm near Cairndow in Scotland, was officially opened by John Swinney, MSP, Scottish Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth. The new wind farm consists of nine Alstom ECO 74 turbines generating 15MW of clean, green energy that collectively will generate enough electricity to power over 8,500 homes.

The wind farm was built by Alstom, for owner ScottishPower Renewables, a subsidiary of the Spanish energy group Iberdrola Renovables. All of Alstoms wind products feature ALSTOM PURE TORQUE, a unique mechanical design concept which protects the gearbox and other drive train components from deflection loads for higher reliability.

This signifies Alstoms continued investment into the UK renewables market, which in accordance with the 2008 Climate Change Act, will help the UK achieve its target of generating up to 35 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources, notably wind, by 2020. Alstom will manage the two-year operations and maintenance contract for ScottishPower Renewables at Clachan Flats Wind Farm, optimising availability of the wind farm throughout the year.