Vattenfall in South West Scotland

South Kyle II Wind Farm

South Kyle II Wind Farm is a proposed onshore wind farm east of Dalmellington, East Ayrshire on a site adjacent to the now operational South Kyle Wind Farm.

In May 2025, the project was submitted to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit, detailing the potential for a wind farm of up to 11 turbines (each up to 200m tip height), plus battery storage and associated infrastructure.

The project’s proposals outline that South Kyle II Wind Farm could deliver:

Enough electricity to meet the approximate annual domestic needs of around 80,000 average UK homes, based on standard assumptions.
An estimated community benefits package of over £18 million over 40 years, subject to ongoing consultation.
Local employment and skills development opportunities.
Local supply chain opportunities.
Local rates revenue.
Planned biodiversity measures including replanting, peat restoration and habitat creation.

If consented, South Kyle II could become Vattenfall’s third major investment in south-west Scotland, following South Kyle Wind Farm (operational) and Quantans Hill Wind Farm (in planning).

Scroll down to view the full proposal documents. The application can also be viewed at Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit where you can also respond to the current consultation.

UK Wind Energy Database (UKWED) | RenewableUK

Designing a wind farm that takes account of environmental and community considerations

Vattenfall’s proposals for South Kyle II Wind Farm have been developed over a three-year period. During this time, we consulted and engaged with both local and national stakeholders, while gathering and analysing extensive environmental data.
This work has produced a plan which aims to balance the need to generate renewable energy with local priorities of supporting jobs, communities and economic opportunities, while aiming to support habitat enhancement measures.
For more detail on the proposed wind farm and the consultation process

visit the South Kyle II online exhibition (April 2024)
read our updated FAQs and Feedback Summary

Supporting local suppliers

Between 2020 and 2023, Vattenfall’s development of South Kyle Wind Farm resulted in significant investment with businesses based in Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway [source: Biggar Economics].

As we progress with South Kyle II, we aim to continue engaging with local suppliers. If you would like to be considered, please use this form to join our Supplier Directory.

In December 2025, Vattenfall signalled its ongoing support for the Ayrshire economy by becoming a Platinum Partner with Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. Following over a decade of active membership, we have elevated our collaboration with the region’s leading business organisation to the exclusive top tier. The commitment will see Vattenfall’s Ayrshire projects work closely with the Ayrshire Chamber to build local business awareness of onshore wind, develop local supply chain networks and highlight the growth opportunities being delivered by the renewable energy sector in south west Scotland. Simon Lejeune, Lead Project Development Manager at Vattenfall, commented: “Vattenfall is delighted to become Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce’s only renewable-energy sector Platinum Partner. They are one of the country’s most active business organisations and share our ambitions to see Ayrshire’s economy flourish through investment and innovation. We look forward to developing this strategic collaboration and in particular supporting Ayrshire businesses to grasp supply chain opportunities associated with major renewable investments such as South Kyle II Wind Farm.”

Community benefits

We are exploring options for how South Kyle II Wind Farm’s community benefits might respond to emerging local needs. In 2023, we established the South Kyle fund with Foundation Scotland, based on community wealth building principles, and are committed to engaging with communities to understand priorities.
We have met with the 9 Community Council Group (9CC Group), formed from nine communities within the Cumnock and Doon Valley area, as well as other local organisations, as we begin to explore options. Further discussions will follow in due course.

Click here to find out more about how Vattenfall develop Community Benefit Funds.

South Kyle II Planning Submission

The South Kyle II Wind Farm application has now been submitted into the planning process.

South Kyle II Wind Farm Public Notice

South Kyle II Planning Submission Documents

Volume 1 - EIAR Chapters

Contents and Preface
Chapter 1 - Introduction	Chapter 8 - Cultural Heritage
Chapter 2 - Site Selection and Design Evolution	Chapter 9 - Cultural Heritage
Chapter 3 - Project Description	Chapter 10 - Noise
Chapter 4 - Climate Change, Legislation and Policy Context	Chapter 11 - Traffic and Transport
Chapter 5 - Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment	Chapter 12 - Forestry
Chapter 6 - Ecology	Chapter 13 - Aviation and Other Effects
Chapter 7 - Ornithology	Chapter 14 - Socioeconomics
Chapter 8 - Hydrology, Geology & Hydrogeology	Chapter 15 - Synergistic effects, Summary of Mitigation and Residual Effects

Volume 2a - EIAR Figures except LVIA

Contents and Preface	Fig 7.8 Moorland Breeding Bird Survey Results 2021 and 2022
Fig 1.1 - Site Layout	Fig 7.9 Breeding Raptor Survey Results 2022
Fig 1.2 - a and b - Site Locations and Regional Context	Fig 8.1 Hydrological Overview
Fig 1.3 - Site Constraints	Fig 8.2 Predominant Soils
Fig 2.1 - Layout Design Evolution	Fig 8.3 Carbon and Peatland Soils
Fig 3.1 - INDICATIVE TURBINE SPECIFICATION	Fig 8.4 Interpolated Peat Depth
Fig 3.2 - INDICATIVE TURBINE FOUNDATION	Fig 8.5 Bedrock Geology
Fig 3.3 - INDICATIVE TURBINE HARDSTANDING	Fig 8.6 Superficial Geology
Fig 3.4 - INDICATIVE SUBSTATIONCONTROL	Fig 9.1 Locations of Cultural Heritage Sites in Proposed Development
Fig 3.5 - INDICATIVE ACCESS TRACK	Fig 9.2 Locations of Cultural heritage Sites in 15km buffer
Fig 3.6 - INDICATIVE ACCESS TRACK DRAINAGE	Fig 10.1 Wind Turbine and Noise Assessment Locations
Fig 3.7 - INDICATIVE UNDERGROUND CABLING	Fig 11.1 Traffic Count Locations
Fig 3.8 - INDICATIVE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE	Fig 11.2 RTC Locations
Fig 3.9 - INDICATIVE CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND	Fig 12.1 Forestry Study Area
Fig 6.1 - Site Location and Survey Areas	Fig 12.2 Baseline Age Class Composition
Fig 6.2 - Site Location and Designated Sites	Fig 12.3 Baseline Species Composition
Fig 6.3 - Phase 1 Survey Results	Fig 12.4 Baseline Fell Phases
Fig 6.4 - NVC Survey Results	Fig 2.5 Baseline Restock Species Composition
Fig 6.5 - Bat Detector Locations	Fig 12.6 Proposed Development Construction Felling
Fig 6.6 Protected Mammal Survey Results	Fig 12.7 Wind Farm Fell Phases
Fig 6.7 Fish Habitat Results	Fig 12.8 Wind Farm Restock Species Composition
Fig 7.1 Vantage Point Locations and Viewsheds
Fig 7.2 Ornithology Survey Areas
Fig 7.3 Statutory and Non-Statutory Designation Sites with Ornithological Features
Fig 7.4 Breeding Season Vantage Point Survey Results 2021 (Mar-Aug)
Fig 7.5 Breeding Season Vantage Point Survey Results 2022 (Mar- Aug)
Fig 7.6 Non-breeding Season Vantage Point Survey Results 2021-22 (Sep 2021 – Feb 2022)
Fig 7.7 Non-breeding Season Vantage Point Survey Results 2022-23 (Sep 2022 – Feb 2023)

Volume 2b - EIAR Figures - LVIA

Contents and Preface
Fig 5.1 LVIA Study Area	Fig 5.6 Protected & Designed Landscapes
Fig 5.2a Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) to Tip Height (Study Area)	Fig 5.7a Sequential Receptors – Key Routes (45 km)
Fig 5.2b ZTV to Tip Height (Extract) 10km extent	Fig 5.7b Local Routes & Recreational Receptors (10 km)
Fig 5.2c ZTV to Tip Height (Study Area in A0 Size)	Fig 5.8 Cumulative Wind Farms within 60 km
Fig 5.3 ZTV to Hub Height (Study Area)	Fig 5.9 Wind Farms Considered in the Cumulative Assessment
Fig 5.4a Aviation Lighting Strategy	Fig 5.10 Cumulative ZTV – South Kyle II and South Kyle I
Fig 5.4b Baseline Satellite Image	Fig 5.11 Cumulative ZTV – South Kyle II and Operational/Under Construction Wind Farms
Fig 5.4c Aviation Lighting ZTV with Viewpoints	Fig 5.12 Cumulative ZTV – South Kyle II and Operational/Under Construction and Consented Wind Farms
Fig 5.4d ZTV of Aviation Lighting Intensity	Fig 5.13 Cumulative ZTV – South Kyle II and Operational/Under Construction and Consented Wind Farms and Other Proposed Wind Farms
Fig 5.4e Cumulative Night-Time ZTV
Fig 5.5 Landscape Character (10 km)

Volume 2c - EIAR Figures - LVIA and CH visualisations

Contents and Preface
Fig 5.14a-f Viewpoint 1 – Picnic Area off the A713	Fig 5.27a-f Viewpoint 14 – Blackcraig Hill
Fig 5.15a-f Viewpoint 2 – Bellsbank	Fig 5.28a-f Viewpoint 15 – New Cumnock
Fig 5.16a-f Viewpoint 3 – Dalmellington Church	Fig 5.29a-f Viewpoint 16 – Patna Memorial
Fig 5.17a-f Viewpoint 4 – A713 West of Dalmellington	Fig 5.30a-f Viewpoint 17 – A76 South of Mauchline
Fig 5.18a-f Viewpoint 5 – Bogton Loch	Fig 5.31a-f Viewpoint 18 – Merrick Summit
Fig 5.19a-f Viewpoint 6 – Craigengillan (The Front Door)	Fig 5.32a-f Viewpoint 19 – Carrick Hills
Fig 5.20a-f Viewpoint 7 – Craigengillan Estate (The Dark Sky Observatory)	Fig 5.33a-f Viewpoint 20 – B741 East of Dalmellington
Fig 5.21a-f Viewpoint 8 – Berbeth	Fig 5.34 Residential Receptors
Fig 5.22a-f Viewpoint 9 – South of Beoch House Loch Doon	Fig 5.35a-n Residential Visualisations
Fig 5.23a-f Viewpoint 10 – Auchenroy Hill	Fig 5.36a-h Viewpoint 7 (night) – Craigengillan Estate (The Dark Sky Observatory)
Fig 5.24a-f Viewpoint 11 – B741 West of Dalmellington	Fig 5.37a-f Viewpoint 13 (night) – Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
Fig 5.25a-f Viewpoint 12 – B741 at Bankglen	Fig 5.38a-h Viewpoint 14 (night) – Blackcraig Hill
Fig 5.26a-f Viewpoint 13 – Cairnsmore of Carsphairn

Volume 3 - Technical Appendices

Contents and Preface
Technical Appendix 1.1 Scoping Report	Technical Appendix 8.1 Peat Management Plan
Technical Appendix 1.2 Scoping Opinion	Technical Appendix 8.2 Peat Slide Risk Assessment
Technical Appendix 5.1 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Methodology	Technical Appendix 8.3 Watercourse Crossing Assessment
Technical Appendix 5.2 Viewpoint Assessment	Technical Appendix 8.4 Carbon Balance Assessment
Technical Appendix 5.3 Residential Visual Amenity Assessment	Technical Appendix 9.1 Gazetteer of Cultural Heritage Sites
Technical Appendix 5.4 Wild Land Assessment	Technical Appendix 10.1 Noise Report
Technical Appendix 5.5 Night-time Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment of Aviation Lighting	Technical Appendix 11.1 Baseline Traffic Data
Technical Appendix 5.6 Visibility of Aviation Warning Lights	Technical Appendix 11.2 Outline Construction Traffic Management Plan
Technical Appendix 6.1 Ecology	Technical Appendix 11.3 Abnormal Indivisible Load Route Survey
Technical Appendix 6.3 Outline Biodiversity Enhancement and Restoration Plan
Technical Appendix 7.1 Ornithology

Volume 4 - Non Technical Summary

Non Technical Summary

Supporting Documents

SK2 Planning and Renewable Energy Statement
SK2 WF Skills and Employment Plan

PACC Report

SK2 PACC Report Appendix A - Media Comms Feb 22 to Oct 22	SK2 PACC Report Appendix E - 2nd round materials
SK2 PACC Report Appendix B - Media Comms Oct 22 to Jan 23	SK2 PACC Report Appendix F - Feedback Report
SK2 PACC Report Appendix C - 1st round materials	South KyleII Wind Farm PACC Report
SK2 PACC Report Appendix D - Media Comms Mar to June 24

Public Notice

SKII Public Notice

South Kyle II Scoping Report Submitted 2022

South Kyle II Scoping Report	Figure 1 - Site Location
Figure 2 - Regional Context	Figure 3 - Site Layout and Constraints
Figure 4 - Designated Sites	Figure 5 - Viewshed and VPs
Figure 6 - Existing Fish Monitoring Locations	Figure 7 - Phase 1 Habitat Survey Results
Figure 8a - Zone of Theoretical Visibility to Tip Height size A3	Figure 8b - Zone of Theoretical Visibility to Tip Height size A0
Scoping Non Technical Summary

*Wind Energy Statistics Explained on RenewableUK

News about the project

Why wind power?

Scotland has set its goal to reach net zero by 2045, and renewable energy projects such as this can play an important role in supporting the decarbonisation of homes, businesses and transport needed to reach this ambition. Onshore wind is expected to make a significant contribution, and newer turbine technology allows for greater efficiency and output compared to previous designs.

Onshore wind is widely recognised as one of the most cost-effective ways to generate electricity. Across the UK, there is already around 14GW of onshore wind capacity, making it a cornerstone of the UK energy mix. It is estimated that by 2030, 30GW of onshore wind generation will be required to meet climate targets at the lowest cost to consumers.

Onshore wind also brings benefits to host communities and the broader economy. We will offer community investment packages in line with Scottish Government guidance, enabling local communities to invest in priorities that matter to them. Across the economy, there are many opportunities for Scottish businesses to get involved. Vattenfall estimates that 70% of our onshore wind expenditure has been spent with British businesses, ranging from environmental studies and civil engineering through to site security and catering. If you think your business could supply these projects, please let us know.

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South Kyle II Wind Farm

South Kyle II Wind Farm is a proposed onshore wind farm east of Dalmellington, East Ayrshire on a site adjacent to the now operational South Kyle Wind Farm.