The Northfield wind turbine has now completed the fifth year of operations on Burray, and continues to provide an impressive and sustainable energy output.  This project remains the most succesful example of a locally-owned wind energy development in Scotland, and 2009 provided exceptionally high levels of returns, largely due to the high quality wind regime and good power contracts; total production for the year was 3210 MWh, with a 97% availability.  Total production of renewable energy for the first five years of operation came to 16,444 MWh. Orkney Renewable Energy is also making good progress with expansion plans, with the Thorkell project on Deerness well underway.  Orkney Sustainable Energy are project managers and  please get in touch if you would like more information regarding these developments, or have a look at the ORE website: www.ore.uk.net.

The Birsay Energy Enercon E44 wind turbine has now completed the first six months of operation, and has performed exceptionally well over the winter.  Although weather patterns have been unusual this year the turbine still managed to produce an impressive 350 MWh for the month of January, a capacity factor of 52%.  This project has now migrated over to the Feed In Tariff scheme.

The Hammars Hill project is now ready for the arrival of the five wind turbines in the late summer of this year.  The roads and hardstandings have all been completed, and the project provides an excellent example of the high standards of work produced by Orkney companies.