{"id":64,"date":"2024-05-13T12:44:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T12:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\/lethans-extension\/community-environment-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-13T16:14:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:14:45","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\/lethans-extension\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section \n    id=\"\"\n    data-bs-theme=\"dark\"\n    class=\"hero hero-medium pt-22 pt-md-30 pb-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-md-center justify-content-end  \" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"breadcrumb text-start text-md-end mb-10 mb-md-21\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\">Home<\/a><\/span> ><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\/lethans-extension\">Lethans Extension Wind Farm<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>        <h1 class=\"mb-3 mb-md-11 fw-bold\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n                <div class=\"hero-medium-text\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"mb-4 mb-md-8 text-medium\">Got a question? View all Lethans Wind Farm Extension FAQs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons mb-5 mb-md-0 gap-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faqs px-0 px-md-26 py-5 py-md-26 text-bg-oatmeal\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h2 mb-4 has-text-align-center is-style-default\" id=\"faq\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion py-18\" id=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43ba80b\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43ba80b\">\n                Will Lethans Extension help Scotland achieve its target of 100% renewable electricity in 2030?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43ba80b\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Yes. Its anticipated output of 60MW will be a useful and not insignificant contribution to this.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43ba80b\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43ba80b\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43baa1c\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43baa1c\">\n                Why do we need to go so high in terms of tips of the turbines?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43baa1c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The higher efficiency the turbine the more energy is generated, delivering lower household bills and benefits to the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tall turbines are able to capture less inhibited wind flows and higher wind speeds meaning the turbines can reach maximum output more often.\u202f\u202fIt also allows for a larger rotor diameter giving a larger power capture area again increasing the energy production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With\u202fboth of these\u202fcombined it enables us to construct larger more powerful machines \u2013 which, on this site, could lead us to reduce the number of turbines. This leads to a lower cost of energy to build\u202fand greater impact to the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43baa1c\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43baa1c\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bab8c\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bab8c\">\n                These are\u202f tall\u202f turbines \u2013 will you be able to see them from everywhere?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bab8c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>We appreciate that a wind farm of this scale will invariably have significant visual effects as a result of their form and locational requirements. Preliminary landscape and visual impact assessment work is underway and is being used to gain an understanding of the visibility and character of the Site in order to reach an acceptable layout. A full detailed assessment will be undertaken as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment. It will consider key viewpoints such those which have been raised by the community so far.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bab8c\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bab8c\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bad06\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bad06\">\n                Is 251m tall turbines the tallest in the UK?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bad06\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>They\u202fwould be the tallest onshore turbines in\u202fUK\u202fthough only 11m taller than other\u202fproposed\u202fdevelopments within\u202fcentral and southern\u202fScotland.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bad06\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bad06\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43baec0\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43baec0\">\n                What are the proposed blade lengths in comparison to the previous provision of blades on adjacent sites you\u2019ve mentioned? How do they compare to the nearby Whitelee\u202fwind farm. Whitelee\u202fare 90m rotor\u202fdiameter\u202fCalder\u202fwater etc are 100m so between 45 and 50m\u202flocally\u202f\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43baec0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Proposed rotor diameters are up to the region of around 170m and although larger than surrounding wind farms, are in line with proposed developments in the wider area. Increased rotor diameters also improve the efficiency of the energy output generation.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43baec0\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43baec0\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb091\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb091\">\n                I have a concern about the watercourses and wildlife on the site during and after construction. How we will avoid disturbing this delicate habitat?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb091\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>We are obviously at the early stages of the design process, and impacts upon wildlife and watercourses are assessed as part of the planning application process. To avoid disturbing these delicate habitats we treat ecological constraints and these water bodies as key design considerations, we will certainly not be placing turbines in them. During construction we employ a range of environmental protection measures specific to these areas such as controlling silt run off and careful storage of materials and fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post construction we make sure the natural environment is re-established and where we can, improved upon through methods such as Habitat Management plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once our designs have progressed further we will present these and consult with the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb091\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb091\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb222\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb222\">\n                What about private water supplies and how they are affected?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb222\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>As part of the site design process we are working with the Environmental Health Officer and landowners to identify private water supplies within the\u202fpotential\u202fzone of influence\u202fof\u202fthe site.\u202fDuring the environmental impact assessment, any potential effects of the proposed wind farm on the identified private water supplies will be fully considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we are successful through the planning\u202fprocess,\u202fwe will undertake a baseline water quality assessment in advance of\u202fconstruction works beginning.\u202fWe will test the surface and ground water on site and at outlet points,\u202fas well as requesting to sample any households identified from our design works.\u202fThese results will be provided to the parties and\u202fthe\u202fEnvironmental Health Officer.\u202fWe will then continue monitoring through the construction period to\u202fkeep on top of any non-standard deviations.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb222\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb222\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb36b\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb36b\">\n                What do you do if there is a problem with the water supply?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb36b\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The intended outcome is that local water supplies are not impacted by the turbines or construction. If any incidental impact occurs as a direct result of the project we will apply a \u2018good neighbours\u2019 approach to remedy the issue. Any direct and clear impact from the wind farm we will address and remedied.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb36b\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb36b\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb4ff\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb4ff\">\n                My private water supply and catchment lies within the proposed site what are the proposals to deal with this?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb4ff\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>As part of the site design process we are working with the Environmental Health Officer and knowledge from landowners to identify public water supplies within potential zone of influence of the site. Once established these will be treated as key design factor for the site, when developing its layout. We have employed specialist consultants to drive this analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we are successful through the planning process, we will undertake a baseline water quality assessment in advance of construction works beginning. We will test the surface, ground water on site and at outlet points, as well as requesting to sample any households identified from our design works. These results will be provided to the parties and the EHO. We will then continue monitoring through the construction period to keep on top of any non-standard deviations.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb4ff\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb4ff\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb652\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb652\">\n                What about aviation? Will there be lights?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb652\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>A detailed Aviation Impact Assessment will be undertaken once we have decided on a layout and we will work with aviation stakeholders to agree a\u202fmitigation\u202fstrategy if required. As the turbines are over 150m they will need to be lit, but we are working on identifying solutions to minimise the visibility of lights on the ground e.g. shielding\u202f\/ dimmer lights.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb652\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb652\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb797\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb797\">\n                The grid connection proposal talks about overhead wires. Is it possible to put them underground? This would be preferable given they are an added eyesore to the landscape.        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb797\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>We have contracted with Scottish Power on the basis of most economical viable solution both the project and the end user. The overhead lines are expected to be steel towers which are designed for longevity and design efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb797\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb797\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb8f6\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb8f6\">\n                Will Lethans Extension electricity be sold on a private wire?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb8f6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>There are no plans for a private wire connection.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bb8f6\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bb8f6\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bba57\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bba57\">\n                Where will the electricity generated connect into the Grid?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bba57\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Lethans Extension will be connected to the National Grid distribution network via Glenmucklock Substation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The routeing of the connection to local Grid Supply Points will be given consideration for both overhead line and underground connection. This will be formally assessed under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, however as much information as possible on potential grid connection options will be included in the planning application for the wind farm.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bba57\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bba57\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbb9a\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbb9a\">\n                How will you get the big turbines to the site?\u202f I hope you will not damage my house in the process!\u202f I live next to\u202fthe\u202fmain road near the site        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbb9a\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The turbine routes are still under review but expected to be delivered from King George V Glasgow. From this location, the turbines are expected to travel down the M77 and then to the A76 through New Cumnock and arriving at the site through the consented Lethans WF route. The delivery of these turbines will be assessed and designed by an expert transport consultant to find the most efficient and safest route through any constrictive areas.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbb9a\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbb9a\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbd1a\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbd1a\">\n                How many trees will this wind farm cut down?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbd1a\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The proposed windfarm is located in an extensive area of conifer dominated commercial forestry and, therefore, an area of this forestry will need to be removed to facilitate its construction. To minimise the amount of forestry being felled we are looking to keyhole the turbines into the forestry, which means that we will only remove the trees around the turbines and the infrastructure, leaving the reminder of the forest intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is likely that there will be a requirement for compensatory planting measures to comply with the Scottish Government\u2019s Control of Woodland Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbd1a\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbd1a\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbe64\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbe64\">\n                Are the figures you have using nameplate capacity, average capacity or something else?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbe64\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The wind farm generation is based on the turbine nameplate capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbe64\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbe64\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbfaa\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbfaa\">\n                Are the figures you have using nameplate capacity, average capacity or something else?\u202fWhat is the cost (environmental and monetary) to provide appropriate backup energy sources for when your wind turbines are not producing energy due to lack of\u202fwind?\u202f\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbfaa\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The wind farm generation is based on the turbine nameplate capacity. Energy generation comes from a range of sources to provide a balance to the UKs energy needs. When wind energy output is lower, additional energy sources are relied upon and managed by the National Grid.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bbfaa\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bbfaa\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc10d\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc10d\">\n                Why don\u2019t you do Solar or wave energy?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc10d\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Onshore wind energy is a well-established form of generating renewable electricity. As part our expanding portfolio, we are also developing a number of solar farms across the UK to add balance to the UKs energy generation and complement our existing successful wind farm developments.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc10d\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc10d\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc259\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc259\">\n                Are there any plans for an energy storage solution on site?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc259\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>We have no plans to develop energy storage technology on site.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc259\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc259\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc3a9\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc3a9\">\n                Have you had any pre-planning discussions with the local councils -\u202fie\u202fSouth Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc3a9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Yes we are engaged in ongoing discussions with them.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc3a9\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc3a9\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc50b\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc50b\">\n                Will there be a fund set up within OnPath or another entity to ensure that there will be appropriate funding to remove the turbines, foundations and restore the site to the existing condition (or improved environment)?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc50b\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>OnPath Energy will enter an agreement with the local authority to ensure the site is returned as close as practicable to the current ground conditions at the end of the working life cycle. This fund will cover the removal of turbines and foundation upstands will be removed and covered over.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc50b\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc50b\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc654\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc654\">\n                How much government subsidy will you get for Lethans Extension?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc654\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The project is still in the early stages and as such we do not know how much, if any, subsidies will be available.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc654\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc654\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc799\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc799\">\n                Don\u2019t we have enough wind turbines around Ayrshire already?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc799\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Scotland has an excellent wind profile and onshore wind represents one of the best natural resources we have. It brings jobs, investment and growth to the country and local areas as well as being the most affordable way of generating renewable energy which helps bring energy costs down. East Ayrshire have allocated this part of the region to be suitable for wind proposals of this scale. Our approach at OnPath Energy is to develop these projects with care for people, the environment and to invest with local firms that support local jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bc799\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bc799\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h4 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faqs px-0 px-md-26 py-5 py-md-26 text-bg-white\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h2 mb-4 has-text-align-center\">FAQs &#8211; Construction and operation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion py-18\" id=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bd2d2\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bd2d2\">\n                What about the construction disruption?\u202f Will there be access to the site\u202fduring construction?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bd2d2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>During construction we will look to minimise disruption to communities in the direct vicinity of the site and along the main access routes. We will do this by minimising deliveries during peak times and, where possible, limiting intrusive on-site activities during the hours of darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all of the above we will work closely with the local community to minimise any impact. Examples of feedback that are useful for us include school bus timings, normal pick up points and information about local events such as hot air balloon shows, or firework displays where footfall and on street parking will be busier than normal. Access to the site will be limited during construction based on safety considerations, but we will work closely with the local community to determine an access approach that takes their views into consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bd2d2\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bd2d2\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bd46f\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bd46f\">\n                Where will the steel for the\u202ftowers\u202fsections be manufactured?\u202f I hope in the newly back\u202fon line\u202fMotherwell steel works?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bd46f\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>During construction we will look to minimise disruption to communities in the direct vicinity of the site and along the main access routes. We will do this by minimising deliveries during peak times and, where possible, limiting intrusive on-site activities during the hours of darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The turbines will be procured through a separate third party turbine supplier which is yet to be confirmed, and will have their own targeted supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bd46f\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bd46f\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h4 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faqs px-0 px-md-26 py-5 py-md-26 text-bg-oatmeal\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h2 mb-4 has-text-align-center\">FAQs &#8211; Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion py-18\" id=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bdddb\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bdddb\">\n                What is in it for us and why should we support this?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bdddb\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Onshore wind is the lowest cost renewable energy that can be generated in Scotland. It\u2019s one of our best and cleanest natural resources. This keeps household bills lower as well as providing a way of investing in communities so that they can take steps to improve the wellbeing of local people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our wind farm proposal will deliver \u00a35k per MW of community benefit funding each year. This will provide up to \u00a39m in community benefits over the lifetime of the project and invest millions into the local economy through the construction period. We will work in partnership with the communities surrounding the wind farm to maximise the social, economic and environmental benefits for the local area.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bdddb\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bdddb\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bdf4a\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bdf4a\">\n                How much will Lethans Extension generate in terms of community funds per year?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43bdf4a\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>As well as significant investment during the construction and operation of the windfarm, there will be a community benefit of \u00a35,000 per MW per annum during the life of the windfarm. Based on current projections for the 10 turbines and the 252m tip height, this would translate into \u00a3300,000 per annum for the local community. We will collaborate with local people, community councils and the local authority to determine how this money is used to deliver meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43bdf4a\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43bdf4a\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43be0f1\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43be0f1\">\n                How many people will Lethans Extension employ during the construction phase?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43be0f1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>As the design is still being progressed, the construction details are yet to be confirmed. As part of the planning process, a construction method statement will be developed which will inform the scale of construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage we anticipate the number to be around 100. Local people will be actively encouraged to get work in the project through our connect2renewables initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are working today with the local authority and other partners as part of the Renewable energy employment taskforce to deliver employment for people in East Ayrshire into the renewables industry. This will continue for the life of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43be0f1\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43be0f1\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43be255\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43be255\">\n                How many people will Lethans Extension employ when it is operational?\u202f\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43be255\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Operational wind farms require only minimal permanent staff presence as part of the monitoring and maintenance procedures. The total number of staff is yet to be confirmed, however there are also a number of additional trades and professionals who visit the site periodically as part of the ongoing operation and maintenance of the wind farm during its life cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43be255\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43be255\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ed6b43be3d5\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69ed6b43be3d5\">\n                Will local schools be able to visit the wind farm when it is built to learn about renewable\u202fenergy?\u202f        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69ed6b43be3d5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Once the wind farm is built and there is a safe environment for people to visit, OnPath Energy will invite local schools and other community groups to visit the site and learn about how a renewable project such as this takes shape and impacts the local and wider area. 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