π Project Overview
Griffin Wind Farm sits in the rolling hills of Strathtay, Perthshire β an area of outstanding natural beauty but also one of Scotland's most productive wind corridors. With 68 turbines at 156 MW, it was one of the larger onshore wind farms in Scotland at commissioning in 2012. The project is jointly owned by RWE and ESB (Ireland's state utility) and connects to the local Perthshire grid.
Site Schematic
Schematic diagram β not to scale. Illustrative layout based on project specifications.
β‘ Key Facts
156 MW β 68 turbines in Perthshire
Joint RWE / ESB ownership
Operational since 2012
Located in productive Strathtay wind corridor
~100,000 homes powered
π§ Technical Specifications
| Capacity (MW) | 156 MW |
| No. of turbines/units | 68 |
| Turbine / unit model | Siemens SWT-2.3-82 |
| Unit capacity | 2.3 MW each |
| Rotor diameter | 82 m |
| Hub height | 80 m |
| Tip height | 121 m (approx) |
| Foundation type | Rock anchor / concrete base |
| Annual output | 475 GWh/year |
| Homes powered | 100,000 homes |
π Grid Connection & Infrastructure
| Grid connection point | Tummel Bridge substation, Perthshire |
| Voltage | 132 kV |
| CfD held | No (merchant / PPA) |
π’ Development & Ownership
| Developer | RWE / ESB |
| Owner / operator | RWE (50%) / ESB (50%) |
| Year consented | 2008 |
| Construction started | 2010 |
| Commissioned / target | 2012 |
| Location | Strathtay, Perthshire β across the Tummel valley from Pitlochry |
| Region | Perthshire, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56.63Β°N, 3.75Β°W |
π Project Timeline
πΏ Environmental & Planning
EIA included assessment of visual impact in Perthshire National Scenic Area. Red kite and peregrine surveys were required as part of consent conditions.