RENEWABLE energy company Galileo Empower has secured planning permission (subject to conditions) for a proposed eight-turbine wind farm development, located north of Carnbo in Kinross-shire.
Planning permission was granted following an appeal to the Scottish Government Reporter (Planning and Environmental Appeals Division) in June 2025, following non-determination of the planning application by Perth and Kinross Council.
The project, with an operational lifetime of 40 years, will have a generating capacity of 49.6 megawatts (MW). Three of the turbines will have blade tip heights of up to 180m, and five will have blade tip heights of up to 200m.
Craighead Wind Farm is tipped to save up to 31,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, while a Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan (BEMP) will also be implemented.
It is estimated that throughout the construction and operational phase of the proposed development, that up to £9.1 million is anticipated to be spent within the local economy; with up to 66 jobs created across Perth and Kinross.
Galileo is committed to ensuring that, ‘wherever reasonably practicable’, local suppliers and contractors are used in all aspects of wind farm development.
Jason Morin, senior project manager for Galileo Empower, said, “We’re delighted that Craighead Wind Farm has been granted planning permission, delivering secure, clean, homegrown energy. This decision marks a significant step forward in Scotland’s renewable energy journey, and we’re committed to ensuring that local communities and businesses share directly in the economic opportunities this project will create.
“We have engaged extensively with local communities on this project and are keen to maintain that engagement as we deliver investment, generate local jobs, boost the skills of our current and future workforce and deliver sustainable economic growth.”
