Hebrides News Today learned that Point and Sandwick Development Trust have been recently awarded the sum of £73,575 from the Climate Challenge Fund for the Beinn GhrÌdeag Community Wind Farm.
The Beinn GhrÌdeag Project is to build the largest community-owned wind farm in Britain which will supply the domestic energy needs of 6000 households and save 13,600 tones of CO2 emissions a year.
Over a period of twenty years the project will earn a net income of £20 million and will create a significant number of jobs in the area.
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead MSP said:
“Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing us today and the Scottish Government is committed to reducing emissions by 80% by 2050. The Point and Sandwick Development Trust have set a strong example to encourage and inspire others to take action and they should be proud of their achievements”.
Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Councillor Angus Campbell said:
“This exciting new development will create employment in our area and help reduce the carbon footprint of our communities whilst providing a steady income. I congratulate Point and Sandwick Development Trust for their successful efforts”.
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