Bird charity ‘could drop objection to wind farm’
In an unusual move, RSPB Scotland said it is objecting to the proposed 42-turbine development near Stornoway but hopes to reconsider if small changes can be made.
Lewis Wind Power has applied to build the wind farm to the west of Stornoway. The project could produce up to 151Mw of energy.
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Hide AdRSPB Scotland concedes the developer has made considerable efforts to find a suitable site, but says the project could lead to the loss of golden eagles through collision or displacement, while the even rarer black-throated diver may also be affected.
An RSPB Scotland spokesman said: “We have been unable to verify the applicant’s assessment of the impacts of proposals using information in the environmental statement, so we have requested additional information.
“It is likely that this concern could be resolved. We have indicated that we believe a windfarm could be located here, provided a few of the turbines posing the biggest risk are either relocated or removed, and a thorough reassessment of the remaining impact shows them to be within acceptable limits.”