Hartsgarth Wind Farm
Initial surveys and technical assessments have informed the scoping turbine layout design, which consists of 18 horizontal axis wind turbine generators with a maximum height of 220m from ground to blade tip. The combined maximum generating capacity of the wind turbines is expected to be approximately 130MW.
Welcome to
Hartsgarth Wind Farm
Angus Thomson
Project Development Manager
Tricia Carr
Senior Stakeholder Manager
Initial surveys and technical assessments have informed the scoping turbine layout design, which consists of 18 horizontal axis wind turbine generators with a maximum height of 220m from ground to blade tip. The combined maximum generating capacity of the wind turbines is expected to be approximately 130MW.
The feasibility of a Battery Energy Storage System is also being considered as part of the proposed development. This has the potential to enhance flexibility and will maximise the overall energy export potential of the site.
Determining Authority
Low Carbon submitted a scoping report to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) in October 2025. The purpose of the scoping report is to secure early engagement with consultees in order clarify the scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment.
View the Scoping submission and the Energy Consents Unit’s Scoping Opinion here:
Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit - Application Details
Hartsgarth Wind Farm is proposed to have a maximum generating capacity in excess of 50MW, therefore an application for planning consent will be submitted to the Scottish Government’s ECU under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 (the Electricity Act) and will therefore be determined by Scottish Ministers. The Scottish Borders Council will be a statutory consultee.
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First Public Exhibition
View plans | Discuss the proposals | Ask questions | Share your thoughts
Tuesday 18th November 2025 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Hermitage Hall, B6399,
Newcastleton, TD9 OLX
Wednesday 19th November 2025 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Newcastleton Village Hall,
29 Langholm Street
Newcastleton, TD9 0QX
Proposed Development
Initial surveys and technical assessments have informed the scoping turbine layout design, which consists of 18 horizontal axis wind turbine generators with a maximum height of 220m from ground to blade tip. The combined maximum generating capacity of the wind turbines is expected to be approximately 130MW. subject to an ongoing iterative design process as baseline survey data is gathered.
Initially, two separate wind farm development areas were identified within Blackburn and Hartsgarth Estate. Low Carbon assessed the feasibility of both areas and selected the Hartsgarth Wind Farm site due to its superior wind resource, reduced landscape and visual impacts and synergies with the wider Blackburn and Hartsgarth Estate Masterplan.
The potential for a co-located Battery Energy Storage System will be assessed as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The Proposed Development will also include habitat restoration and enhancement measures which will be further defined during the EIA process.
Any predicted environmental effects arising from the Proposed Development will be mitigated as far as reasonably possible. Where necessary, additional specific mitigation measures will be committed to further reduce adverse effects during the construction, operational and decommissioning phases of the development.
Low Carbon champions biodiversity as a critical milestone on the journey towards a low-carbon future and is committed to including within the Proposed Development a comprehensive land and biodiversity management programme, aligned to the unique conditions and circumstances of the site.
Benefits of Low Carbon Development
Across our portfolio of renewable energy projects, we have championed biodiversity as a critical milestone on the journey towards a low-carbon future.
Onshore wind is one of the cheapest sources of electricity in the UK. Cheaper to produce than gas, nuclear, coal and other renewables. Wind resource is plentiful in Scotland and can be utilised to provide security of supply and add to the renewable energy generation mix.
Biodiversity
It is important that the site is improved for nature and demonstrates a biodiversity enhancement, thus helping to protect and improve new and existing habitats.
Planting
Where appropriate, we will look to enhance the site with additional planting of native species.
Livestock Grazing
We work in partnership with our landowners and tenants to accommodate appropriate livestock grazing throughout construction and operation of our wind farms.
Public Rights of Way
We would look to keep public rights of way open throughout construction and operation of the windfarm.
Community Benefit
Low Carbon is committed to delivering Community Benefit of £5000 per MW installed per annum (index linked) for the operational lifetime of the project in line with the Scottish Government best practice guidance.
Where there is an appetite, Low Carbon will work with communities to explore shared ownership options.
Supply Chain
A variety of suppliers are sourced throughout the development, construction, operation and decommissioning of a wind farm. Where possible, Low Carbon will seek to appoint suppliers offering local employment and/or apprenticeships. Please contact us to note your interest.
The Global Climate Emergency - Scotland's Response
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham's statement – Published 14th May 2019:
“Scotland’s response to the climate emergency must be hardwired into our national psyche. We must take this journey together, seize the economic opportunities available to us and redefine what world leadership means, not just as a government but as a country. Scotland has declared a global climate emergency and now Scotland must act as one to safeguard our planet for future generations.”
Onshore wind: policy statement 2022 – Published 21st December 2022:
“This statement, which is the culmination of an extensive consultative process with industry, our statutory consultees and the public, sets an overall ambition of 20 GW of installed onshore wind capacity in Scotland by 2030.”
Virtual Exhibition
We hope this information provides an overview of our current proposals which are at an early stage and will be refined as further studies, site surveys and stakeholder and community engagement is undertaken.
As new information becomes available we will update this section of our website.
If you would like to provide feedback, please do so at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DZSF82K
Please note: Any comments made to Low Carbon at this stage are not representations to the Scottish Ministers. If Low Carbon submits an application in relation to the Proposed Development, there will be an opportunity to make representations to Scottish Ministers during the statutory consultation period after the formal submission.
Feedback and Contacting Us
We want to ensure the community local to the Proposed Development is fully informed regarding the plans for the project. We encourage feedback and suggestions to help influence the design of the development. Our project website provides a simple and transparent way for the community to provide feedback.
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