Key:

•  Site that GHR and FCS have agreed to investigate further

•  Site that GHR is assessing the potential of prior to agreeing with FCS to investigate further

Foresty Commission Scotland

Green Highland Renewables is currently investigating the potential for run of river hydropower projects on the Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) estate. The project is part of an overall Scottish Government drive to generate clean and renewable energy and reduce the effects of climate change.

In October 2009, the Commission split the national forest estate into three separate regions(Lots) with the intention of appointing commercial partners to help it investigate and deliver run of river hydropower projects. GHR was appointed in August 2010 to progress Lot 3 which covers the north and west of Scotland and have been working with the Commission over the past year to explore the sites.

GHR is aiming to develop seven sites with further investigative work being carried out on a number of others. The map shows the seven sites being developed and the further sites being investigated .

Any site which is deemed suitable for development after more thorough environmental and technical studies will offer an opportunity for communities to not only benefit economically from projects but ensure that they are involved in the site development process.

To read more about the opportunity and to see how your community could get involved click here .