Local Benefits
RES seeks to be a power for good in the communities that neighbour its projects by working openly and constructively to ensure tangible local benefits.The Clune Wind Farm, if consented, would support the local area and help to secure long-term economic, social and environmental benefits.
Generating clean, green electricity for the equivalent of
approximately 215,000 homes1 annually.
Reducing carbon emissions by over 296,200 tonnes each year2.
Creating further job opportunities for local people through the additional rangers required for tree planting and management, control of herbivores and predators.
Enhancing biodiversity through extensive regenerative and planting of native Scots Pine woodland to improve habitats of regionally important species such as capercaillie, crested tit and Scottish crossbill.
Extensive peatland restoration activities in combination with deer control measures will benefit species such as red grouse, waders, skylark and meadow pipit.
£81.9 million of economic activity linked to operations and maintenance work3.
Providing potential additional recreational benefit through the car parking facilities at the site entrance enabling links to established access routes through the area.
Predicted to deliver around £17 million inward investment in the form of jobs, employment and the use of local services during construction.
Up to £88 million would be paid in business rates to The Highland Council4 supporting vital local services.
Supporting skills development through engaging universities and colleges - RES partnership with UHI.
Providing a community benefit package worth over £37 million over the wind farm lifetime.
Potential to deliver an annual discount on the electricity bills of homes closest to the wind farm.
2 The carbon reduction figure is taken from the EIAR using the SEPA Carbon Calculator for Wind Farms.
3 The inward investment figure and economic activity figure are taken from the Economic and Community Impact Report.
4 The business rates figure has been calculated from the most recent non-domestic rates revaluation in Scotland (2023 Revaluation) and predicted performance of the wind farm.