Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park HOME NEWS PROJECT BACKGROUND SITE INFORMATION HOW A TURBINE WORKS TIMESCALE BENEFITS CONTACT US APRIL 28, 2014 · 9:19 AM Wind farm trip by Castle Kennedy Primary School Mark Hargreaves, maintenance supervisor and Miruna Cires, project manager with the pupils from Castle Kennedy Primary School. Pupils from Castle Kennedy Primary School took time out from the classroom to visit to the 18-turbine wind farm on Carscreugh Fell, 3km north east of the village of Glenluce. The 22 pupils from the school’s primary 5 to 7 classes (9 to 12 year olds) made the trip to look at the control building as well as the wind turbines themselves. The visit formed part of their class studies on the topic of pollution and conservation and the pupils learnt how a wind farm operates as well as the role played by renewable energy in addressing climate change. The turbines for the 15.3 MW wind farm have a maximum height to the blade tip of 70m and were approved by the Scottish Government in March 2012, with construction recently completing. The wind farm operator, Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd, is owned by specialist investor and asset manager, John Laing plc. Gamesa have constructed the wind farm and will carry out the operations and maintenance services for 10 years. In addition to the wind turbines the development also includes: • A control building housing switch gear, metering equipment and control equipment; • Access to the site via the A75; • On-site access tracks; • Underground cable routes, and • A meteorological mast. Around 40 people have beeen employed on site preparation and infrastructure works, a figure which rose to around 70 for the delivery of the Gamesa wind turbines. Miruna Cires, Project Manager for Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd, said: “We were delighted to have the pupils from Castle Kennedy here to look at the completed turbines and talk them through the process involved in the delivery of the wind farm. It is also very timely given that they have been putting a lot of effort into studying pollution and conservation in the classroom to be able to outline to them the benefits of renewable energy in the context of these issues.” For further information please contact Alex Orr on 0131 603 8996 or alex.orr@orbit-comms.co.uk. -ENDS- Notes to Editors About John Laing John Laing plc is a leading international infrastructure investor and asset manager, principally for the public sector. By combining its skill in the management of development risk, project financing, asset management and operations with those of its chosen partners and the project supply chain, it has built an enviable reputation as a market leader in privately financed infrastructure. John Laing’s key target sectors include accommodation, health, transport, waste and renewable energy, focusing on markets in the UK, Continental Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region. For further information on John Laing click here About Gamesa in the UK Gamesa’s presence in the UK market, where it has installed 275 MW, dates back to 2005. It currently services over 240 MW under O&M agreements and boasts a pipeline of 197 MW. The company has an O&M centre and an R&D office near Glasgow. It has also announced plans to establish an offshore production and logistics base in the UK, depending on how the offshore wind power segment develops. For further information on Gamesa in the UK click here Leave a comment Filed under Uncategorized OCTOBER 28, 2013 · 10:26 AM Carscreugh Fell wind farm turbine deliveries begin Wind turbine deliveries for the Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park wind farm have begun this week (commencing 28th October) and will continue until December. The 18-turbine wind farm development is situated on farmland at Carscreugh Fell, approximately 3km north-east of the village of Glenluce. Initial site preparation for the development began in May. The Gamesa G52 turbines are 70m height to the blade tip and have an individual output of 850 kilowatts (kW). The deliveries will comprise the wind tower sections, generators and blades, amounting to around 9 to 12 lorry journeys each week until December. A Road and Transport Management Plan has been agreed by the developer with Dumfries and Galloway Council in order to minimise disruption during construction. Lorries will approach the site on the A75 from the west, avoiding the centre of Glenluce: • Exit A75 at the junction at the eastern end of Glenluce onto Main Street • First right off Main Street onto the unclassified road • Left turn onto the U80w minor road to Grennan • Left turn off U80w to the site entrance The wind farm was sold by Spanish firm, Gamesa, to specialist investor and asset manager, John Laing plc. Under the agreement Gamesa will also carry out operations and maintenance services at the facility for 10 years. With an installed capacity of 15.3MW (megawatts) the wind farm is expected to generate enough clean green electricity per year* to meet the annual average household needs of around 9,100 homes**, equivalent to approximately 13% of all homes in Dumfries and Galloway***. The wind farm is also expected to displace around 16,700 tonnes of harmful carbon dioxide emissions per year over its 25-year lifespan****, contributing to combating climate change, the most urgent environmental challenge facing the planet. Around 40 people will be employed on site preparation and infrastructure works, rising to around 70 for the delivery of the Gamesa wind turbines. Image of route map for the turbine deliveries can be found here For further information please contact Alex Orr on 0131 603 8996 or alex.orr@orbit-comms.co.uk *Based on a wind farm load factor of 29% **Based on an average annual British household electricity consumption of 4,266kWh (kilowatt hours) (DECC, January 2013) ***National Records of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council Area – Demographic Factsheet (December 2012) ****Based on 430g/kWh CO2 produced within the energy mix in the UK (DECC, June 2005) -ENDS- Notes to Editors About John Laing John Laing plc is a specialist investor in, and manager of, infrastructure assets in the UK and internationally, principally for the public sector. By combining its skill in the management of development risk, project financing, asset management and operations with those of its chosen partners and the project supply chain, it has built an enviable reputation as a market leader in privately financed infrastructure. John Laing’s key target sectors include renewable energy, waste, accommodation, health and transport, focusing on markets in the UK, Continental Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region. For further information on John Laing click here About Gamesa in the UK Gamesa’s presence in the UK market, where it has installed 275 MW, dates back to 2005. It currently services over 240 MW under O&M agreements and boasts a pipeline of 197 MW. The company has an O&M centre and an R&D office near Glasgow. It has also announced plans to establish an offshore production and logistics base in the UK, depending on how the offshore wind power segment develops. For further information on Gamesa in the UK click here Leave a comment Filed under Uncategorized SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 · 1:26 PM Wind farm trip by Leswalt Primary School Pupils from Leswalt Primary School with project manager, Sergio Pascual Garrido Pupils from Leswalt Primary School yesterday (24th September) viewed construction works being undertaken for the 18-turbine wind farm on Carscreugh Fell, 3km north east of the village of Glenluce. The 40 pupils from the school’s primary 1 to 7 classes (ages 5-11) made the trip to look at the work being undertaken on the piling of the site and establishing the foundations for the turbines, including deliveries of concrete and steel. They also saw the works being undertaken on the control building for the wind farm. The turbines for the 15.3 MW wind farm will have a maximum height to the blade tip of 70m and was approved by the Scottish Government in March 2012, with construction on the site commencing in August and anticipated to complete in spring 2014. The wind farm operator, Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd, was sold by Spanish firm, Gamesa, to specialist investor and asset manager, John Laing plc in June. Under the agreement Gamesa will carry out operations and maintenance services at the facility for 10 years. In addition to the wind turbines the proposed development will also include: • A control building housing switch gear, metering equipment and control equipment; • Access to the site via the A75; • On-site access tracks; • Underground cable routes, and • A meteorological mast. Around 40 people will be employed on site preparation and infrastructure works, rising to around 70 for the delivery of the Gamesa wind turbines. Sergio Pascual Garrido, Project Manager for Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd, said: “We are delighted to have the children from Leswalt here to look at the process involved in the delivery of the wind farm. It is also very timely given that they have been putting a lot of effort into studying renewable energy in the classroom and they can now see the real thing. We are anticipated to complete the project in spring next year and would be delighted to have them back in the future they will be able to see the progress made.” Sheila Baillie, Head teacher of Leswalt Primary School, said: “It was great for the children to be able to see what is involved in putting up a wind farm and would like to thanks Gamesa and John Laing for this opportunity. The children have been building their own wind turbines in the classroom as part of a project looking at renewable energy and it is fantastic for them to have the opportunity to see the real thing being constructed. We will hopefully be able to come back in the future and they can see how things have progressed.” -ENDS- Notes to Editors Further details on the Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park wind farm can be found at – http://www.carscreughrep.com About John Laing John Laing plc is a specialist investor in, and manager of, infrastructure assets in the UK and internationally, principally for the public sector. By combining its skill in the management of development risk, project financing, asset management and operations with those of its chosen partners and the project supply chain, it has built an enviable reputation as a market leader in privately financed infrastructure. John Laing’s key target sectors include renewable energy, waste, accommodation, health and transport, focusing on markets in the UK, Continental Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region. Website: http://www.laing.com Gamesa in the UK Gamesa’s presence in the UK market, where it has installed 275 MW, dates back to 2005. It currently services over 240 MW under O&M agreements and boasts a pipeline of 197 MW. The company has an O&M centre and an R&D office near Glasgow. It has also announced plans to establish an offshore production and logistics base in the UK, depending on how the offshore wind power segment develops. Website: http://www.gamesacorp.com/en/ Leave a comment Filed under Uncategorized AUGUST 6, 2013 · 8:15 AM Piling commences on site The week commencing 5th August will see work begin on piling the wind farm site. This will begin the works to establish the foundations for the turbines. To undertake this will require the bringing in of a piling rig to the site and deliveries of concrete and steel so local residents may notice increased traffic movements in the area. The work on the U80w passing places (the road leading up to the wind farm) will be completed this week and will include the laying of the tarmac layer. Work will also commence on the control building for the wind farm, although this will not require any heavy machinery coming in. However, as with the piling, it may increase traffic towards the site as more subcontractors will now be working. Leave a comment Filed under Uncategorized JUNE 17, 2013 · 8:55 AM Carscreugh Fell wind farm construction details go on show The local community will be given the chance to view details of the construction of the Carscreugh Fell Wind Farm at a series of public events. The 18-turbine wind farm development is situated on farmland at Carscreugh Fell, approximately 3km north-east of the village of Glenluce, and initial site preparation for this began last month, with construction completing in February 2014 and the wind farm expected to be fully operational in spring 2014. The wind farm was recently sold by Spanish firm, Gamesa, to specialist investor and asset manager, John Laing plc. Under the agreement Gamesa will also carry out operations and maintenance services at the facility for 10 years. The local community will have the chance to view details of the construction process for the wind farm on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th June from 4pm to 8pm at the Kelvin House Hotel in Glenluce. Members of the project team will be in attendance to answer any questions. With an installed capacity of 15.3MW (megawatts) the wind farm is expected to generate enough clean green electricity per year* to meet the annual average household needs of around 9,100 homes**, equivalent to approximately 13% of all homes in Dumfries and Galloway***. Each turbine has a maximum height to the blade tip of 70m. The wind farm is also expected to displace around 16,700 tonnes of harmful carbon dioxide emissions per year over its 25-year lifespan****, contributing to combating climate change, the most urgent environmental challenge facing the planet. Gamesa Energy UK (GEUK) submitted a planning application for the Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park wind farm in 2006 and received Scottish Government approval in March 2012. Around 40 people will be employed on site preparation and infrastructure works, rising to around 70 for the delivery of the Gamesa wind turbines. In addition to the wind turbines the proposed development will also include: • A control building housing switch gear, metering equipment and control equipment; • Access to the site via the A75; • On-site access tracks; • Underground cable routes, and • A meteorological mast. A Road and Transport Management Plan has been agreed by the developer with Dumfries and Galloway Council in order to minimise disruption during construction. Ross McArthur, managing director of renewable energy for John Laing, commented: “We are delighted to be highlighting to the local community our proposals for the delivery of the wind farm through this series of events. We would encourage those with an interest to come along and speak to the team. Our intent is to keep disruption to a minimum and we are keen that the local community have the chance to feel they are being kept up-to-date with our proposals.” Further details of the construction and proposed construction phasing can also be found on the website – http://www.carscreughrep.com as well as a newsletter which will be distributed locally. *Based on a wind farm load factor of 29% **Based on an average annual British household electricity consumption of 4,266kWh (kilowatt hours) (DECC, January 2013) ***National Records of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council Area – Demographic Factsheet (December 2012) ****Based on 430g/kWh CO2 produced within the energy mix in the UK (Scottish Government, 2008) -ENDS- Notes to Editors About John Laing John Laing plc is a specialist investor in, and manager of, infrastructure assets in the UK and internationally, principally for the public sector. By combining its skill in the management of development risk, project financing, asset management and operations with those of its chosen partners and the project supply chain, it has built an enviable reputation as a market leader in privately financed infrastructure. John Laing’s key target sectors include renewable energy, waste, accommodation, health and transport, focusing on markets in the UK, Continental Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region. Website: http://www.laing.com Gamesa in the UK Gamesa’s presence in the UK market, where it has installed 275 MW, dates back to 2005. It currently services over 240 MW under O&M agreements and boasts a pipeline of 197 MW. The company has an O&M centre and an R&D office near Glasgow. It has also announced plans to establish an offshore production and logistics base in the UK, depending on how the offshore wind power segment develops. Website: http://www.gamesacorp.com/en/ Leave a comment Filed under Uncategorized Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park · Providing details on the construction of a wind farm on Carscreugh Fell, near Glenluce Blog at WordPress.com. Follow