Farrans has confirmed a new contract with ESB on the 96MW Chleansaid Wind Farm, located near Lairg in the Scottish Highlands. We will be delivering the Civil Balance of Plant (CBoP).
This milestone marks the commencement of delivery of one of ESB’s most strategically important renewable energy projects and represents the first ESB-developed onshore wind project in Scotland.
Chleansaid Wind Farm is a 100% ESB-owned project and will comprise 16 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 96MW. The project secured planning consent in 2023 and successfully obtained a 15-year Contract for Difference (CfD), providing a long-term route to market for renewable electricity generation.
Client
ESB
Construction is expected to commence later this year, with the project targeted to achieve commercial operation in 2028.
The project has been developed entirely by ESB’s in-house team and is a flagship development within ESB’s broader onshore wind portfolio. Chleansaid is the first project to advance into construction from ESB’s current pipeline of approximately 2GW of onshore wind opportunities under development across Scotland and Wales.
As part of the project delivery strategy, ESB has partnered with leading international industry contractors:
• GE Vernova will provide the wind turbine generators and long-term service support.
• Kirby Group will deliver the Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP).
• Farrans Construction will deliver the Civil Balance of Plant (CBoP).
