Clyde

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Clyde wind farm

Clyde, currently one of Europe’s biggest single consented wind farms, started exporting electricity to the national grid in June 2011.
 

Wind farm opening

Looking up at turbine

14 Sep 2012

The Clyde wind farm was officially opened by Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond. Clyde is one of the largest single consented wind farms in Europe and represents SSE’s largest onshore wind project to date.

Onshore wind

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Wind turbines produce electricity by using the natural power of the wind to drive a generator.

Other assets and projects

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Community investment

We know our investments in generation benefit from the co-operation of the local community. Thats why we establish long-term funds to support local community projects.

Investing in the community

Wind farm community

Communities can access funds which we make available on a voluntary basis near each of our renewable energy developments.

  • Contact details for the Clyde project

    Project enquries
    Noel Cummins
    Corporate Affairs
    SSE | Inveralmond House
    200 Dunkeld Road
    Perth
    PH1 3AQ

    T: +44 (0)1738 516901
    E: noel.cummins@sse.com


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