Community benefit and shared ownership

In line with Scottish Government guidelines on community benefit (£5,000 per megawatt of installed capacity), the redesigned 16-turbine, 105.6MW Aultmore Wind Farm proposal could deliver an estimated community benefit fund of around £528,000 each year, or approximately £18.4 million over its 35-year life cycle.
The area of benefit would be established in consultation with the community, should the scheme receive consent. Typically, communities that benefit are those closest to the proposal, hosting infrastructure or experiencing some level of impact.
In September 2023, we held a community benefit workshop for local Community Councils and key anchor groups in response to interest in the potential benefits the project could bring. Please click here to read our Community Benefit Fund Workshop Report.

We are also offering local communities and organisations the opportunity to invest in the project itself and will consult the community further on this should the project receive consent.

To find out more about Vattenfall’s approach to community benefit and shared ownership please click here