Galileo Empower is developing proposals for a renewable energy development in Aberdeenshire - Glenskinnan Renewable Energy Park.
The Energy Park is located in an upland area approximately 3km southeast of Strachan and 5km south of Banchory, and is proposed to comprise:
Up to 14 wind turbines, with a blade tip height of up to 220m and a total generating capacity of up to 98MW.
Co-location of solar PV with a generating capacity of up to 20MW and a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 30MW.
Galileo is committed to ensuring that, wherever practically possible, local employees and contractors are used in all aspects of the development of the project. If this is something you are interested in, please feel free to attend the public consultation events being held in the local area, as outlined below:
Wednesday 19th March 2025 | 2:00pm – 7:00pm Strachan Village Hall, Strachan, Banchory AB31 6LG
Thursday 20th March 2025 | 2:00pm – 7:00pm Auchenblae Village Hall, Monboddo St, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk AB30 1XQ
Alternatively, you can note your interest via the contractor registration form on the Galileo Empower website: www.glenskinnanenergy.co.uk
Potential opportunities include:
- Construction, fencing, drainage and forestry contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Materials suppliers, such as building merchants
- Plant hire and security
- Waste management and fuel providers
- Local hospitality providers, such as B&Bs
