Site Statistics
The site statistics of the proposed wind farm have changed since we originally announced our plans in June 2009. As a direct result of feedback from community and statutory consultees we have now reduced the proposed number of turbines from 23 to 15.
| Location | 8km south of Oban in Argyll and Bute |
| Site area | 19km2 |
| No. of turbines | up to 15 |
| Tip height | up to 125 |
| Maximum capacity | 3 MW per turbine (maximum total capacity 45 MW) |
| Homes supplied1 | 25,200 |
1The predicted annual generation at the site has been calculated using a capacity factor derived from performance data for wind farms already operating in Scotland. Should site wind and turbine characteristics result in a similar capacity factor to these operational sites we can expect Raera Wind Farm to generate an amount of electricity equivalent to supplying the approximate domestic needs of up to 25,200 average UK households each year
Energy predicted to be generated by the proposal has been calculated using an assumed capacity factor of 30% (DTI Energy Trends UK regional capacity factors 1998-2004), and is based on an installed capacity of 45 MW. The energy capture predicted and hence derived homes equivalent or emissions savings figures may change as more site specific information is gathered.
Equivalent homes supplied is based on an annual electricity consumption per home of 4700 kWh. This figure is supported by recent domestic electricity consumption data available from The Digest of UK Energy Statistics and household estimates and projections from the UK Statistics Authority.
