Community access to wind farm repowering

A just transition to net zero means ensuring that communities are at the heart of decision-making, benefiting directly from the energy transition.

Recent updates to the Scottish Government’s asset transfer policy have changed how we notify communities about opportunities to lease renewable energy assets on public land due for repowering through its Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS). 

What repowering means

Repowering means upgrading or replacing outdated wind turbines with modern, more efficient models. This will increase energy output and extend the lifespan of the wind farm.

Changes to our approach

Updates to CATS policy will guarantee communities are notified in advance when the wind turbines on our land are approaching repowering and lease renewal. This pre-notification period will span three months. 

After noting interest, communities will have a dedicated 12-months to make a request to lease the site through CATS before any commercial tendering begins. This ensures communities have enough time to prepare their asset transfer request.

Wind farms scheduled for repowering

This table lists which wind farms fall under these new measures. 

Scheme name Indicative repowering name Size on FLS land - Output (MW) Total wind farm size - Output (MW)
Black Law 2032 20.70 187.63
An Suidhe 2033 19.30
Camster 2035 22.00 50.00
Myres Hill 2036 2.00
Stroupster 2038 16.10 29.90
Burn of Whilk 2038 22.50
Clashindarroch 2043 36.90 43
A' Chruach 2043 42.60
Beinn An Tuirc 3 2047 50.00
West Benhar 2048 30.10
Total - 262.20

More information and support

Communities can access support to enable them to take up these opportunities through Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).

Visit the Local Energy Scotland website for more information on CARES and general information on community energy.

Find out more about Community benefits and opportunities from renewables on the national forests and land.

More information will be available by spring 2026.

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