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Gordonbush
Project details
Current project stage
Date operational
Capacity (MW)
Project address
Gordonbush Estate, Brora, Sutherland, Highlands
Date financial investment decision made
Project developer
Technology
Onshore WindCommunity benefits offered
YesCommunity shared ownership offered
No
Public contact email
National outcomes supported
Children and Young People, Communities, Culture, Wellbeing economy and fair work, Health, Reduce povertyCase study details
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Project owner name
SSE RenewablesProject owner website
https://www.sserenewables.comCommunity benefits details
Value of committed community benefit package (£/MW/Yr)
Community engagement
Project stage when community engagement on community benefits began
PlanningFunds this project contributes to
| Package name | Gordonbush Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund |
| Fund website | https://www.sserenewables.com/communities/ |
| Planned start date | |
| Actual start date | 01/04/2020 |
| Planned end date | 31/03/2044 |
| Actual end date | |
| Memorandum of understanding date | 31/03/2020 |
| Date community benefit agreement completed | 31/03/2020 |
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Link to community action plan (or similar)
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https://highlandcpp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rogart-Community-Plan.pdf.pagespeed.ce.WGQI3bPkA7.pdf |
| Fund administrator | Developer |
| Fund administrator more details | |
| Community benefit package mechanisms | |
| Financial structure used to determine community benefits | Payment: per MW installed |
| Community benefit financial structure details | Full fund (including extension) £200,000 per year for community and charitable projects between 2011-2036 (£5.2m in local projects - Rogart; Golspie; Brora; Helmsdale Councils) |
| Who makes decisions on what to fund? | Community Panel |
| Regular review of community benefits package | Yes – every 3-5 years |
| Local authorities | |
| Community councils | Brora, Golspie, Helmsdale, Rogart |