Langhope Rig wind farm
| Project type | Onshore wind farm |
| Current status | Consented |
| Last website update | March 2010 |
| Location | 5km west of Ashkirk, Scottish Borders |
| Capacity | 23MW |
| Homes powered | Around 18,300* |
*Based on household consumption of 3,300kWh a year.
Langhope Rig wind farm
SSE Renewables, formerly known as Airtricity, the renewable energy development division of Scottish and Southern Energy, has consent to construct Langhope Rig Wind farm in the Scottish Borders. Construction for the site is due to commence late Summer 2010.
It is anticipated that the construction of this site will take approximately 12 - 14 months. Once complete, Langhope Rig will generate enough renewable electricity to power around 18,300 homes.
More information
Langhope Rig non-technical summary (2.39 MB)
Project enquiries
Procurement enquiries
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Media enquiries should be directed to:
Pauline Allison at SSE on +44 (0)845 0760 530
General enquiries can be sent to:
Pauline Allison
Corporate Affairs
SSE | 16 Robertson Street Glasgow G2 8DS UK
T: +44 (0)141 2254547
E: pauline.allison@sserenewables.com
