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Highlights

  • Boralex's Limekiln Wind Farm in Scotland becomes fully operational, generating 106 MW.
  • The wind farm will power around 100,000 UK homes annually.
  • Project provides economic, environmental, and community benefits with a £500,000 annual fund.

Boralex Inc. (TSX: BLX) has announced that the Limekiln Wind Farm, located near Thurso in Caithness, Scotland, is now fully operational. The wind farm, which has an installed capacity of 106 MW, marks a significant milestone for the company as its first operational site in the United Kingdom.

The Limekiln Wind Farm consists of 24 Vestas V136-4.5MW turbines, each reaching a height of 150 meters at the tip of the blades. The farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 100,000 homes annually, contributing to the UK's renewable energy goals.

Patrick Decostre, President and CEO of Boralex, expressed pride in the team's work to reach this achievement, underscoring the importance of the UK market in the company’s growth and diversification strategy. He noted that the operation of the Limekiln Wind Farm strengthens the company’s position in the UK while supporting global efforts toward the energy transition.

Nicolas Wolff, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, highlighted the operational phase as a crucial step toward the company's goal of expanding its renewable energy portfolio in the UK to 1 GW by 2030. The Limekiln project has also benefitted from extensive consultation with local communities, which began during the early stages of the development.

In addition to generating zero-carbon electricity, the Limekiln Wind Farm will bring multiple benefits, including biodiversity enhancements, peat restoration, and a Community Benefit Fund providing over £500,000 annually for the life of the project. The farm also offers significant local employment opportunities, supporting at least 8 direct jobs and around 50 indirect jobs.

The project is supported by a 15-year government-backed Contract for Difference (CfD), which will begin in April 2028, and a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Statkraft, ensuring financial stability for the farm.