Industrial Turbine Sites
Currently there are 3 Industrial Wind Turbine Sites being proposed within the Galloway Hills. 1 of these by Renewable Energy Systems whilst the other 2 by EnergieKontor.
Artist Impression
Herein is a visual representation illustrating the potential aesthetic impact of three industrial wind turbines, contingent upon securing approval. It is apparent that the approval of such structures would have a detrimental effect on the entirety of the Galloway Hills and our esteemed historical landscapes.
A collective sum of 40 industrial wind turbines, each surpassing a height of 200 meters, is proposed. Among these, 13 turbines are specifically planned to reach a height of 250 meters at the Blair Hill Wind Industrial Wind Turbine Site.
Companies Behind
There are 2 companies behind the proposed industrial wind turbines sites in the Galloway Hills. These companies are RES Group and EnergieKontor.
About RES Group
Renewable Energy Systems (RES) was started in 1982 as part of the Sir Robert McAlpine group of engineering and construction companies. Renewable Energy Systems is a global renewable energy company which has been active in the renewable energy industry for over 40 years. Since late 2003 RES has been based at its headquarters building at Beaufort Court.
RES have recently setup a Community Liaison Group in relation to the Blair Hill Industrial Wind Turbines Site. Hands Off Our Hills maintains NO affiliation or alignment with any of the member groups or participants associated with the Community Liaison Group.
This initiative is perceived by us as a farcical public relations endeavour employed by RES to modify their planning application in response to community concerns and to gather additional information regarding opposition sentiments.
About Energiekontor
Energiekontor UK Ltd was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of the German based Energiekontor AG; the parent company of the Energiekontor group which develops and manages wind farms and solar parks in a number of European countries. The Energiekontor group was founded in 1990 as a private and independent company to plan and develop wind farms. In 2002, Energiekontor was listed on Frankfurt securities exchange.