Knockkippen Wind Farm
Naturalis Energy Developments Ltd has developed proposals for a wind farm with the potential for solar and battery storage on site, on the southern edge of the North Kyle forest between Patna and Rankinston. The proposed site for Knockkippen wind farm, overlooks several former opencast mines.
Between 1849 and 1965 there were around 52 ironstone and coal mines in the Patna area and mining was the mainstay of the local economy but subsequent pit closures have adversely impacted on local employment and economy.
This renewable energy project will help the local – and Scottish economy - to meet its zero carbon target by 2045, generating clean, green energy from nature.
Development submitted to Energy Consents Unit
Following public exhibitions and engagement with local communities and community councils, the development was submitted to Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for determination. The project reference is ECU00004523 and all documents relating to the planning submission can be viewed on the ECU
