Wind farm developer, Mainstream Renewable Power, is inviting local people to have their say on the proposed Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm at a series of free community consultation exhibitions being held in November 2010.
In February 2009, Mainstream was awarded the exclusive rights by the Scottish Government to develop the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which will be located about 15.5 km east of Fife Ness. One of four proposed wind farms in the Firth of Forth/Firth of Tay region, Neart na Gaoithe was chosen for its development suitability, combining acceptable water depth and ground conditions, low shipping densities and optimal wind speeds.