Wind farm bid next to Penwhirn reservoir submitted
May 17, 2026
Wind farm bid next to Galloway reservoir submitted
Billy McCroriePlans for a wind farm near Loch Ryan in the south-west corner of Scotland have been submitted to the Scottish government.
Developer Wind Estate wants to build seven turbines up to 200m (650ft) high about three miles (5km) north-east of Cairnryan.
The site – immediately north of the Penwhirn reservoir – would also host a battery energy storage system (BESS).
A planning statement said the project could meet the energy needs of more than 50,000 homes.
The site lies within the transition zone of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Reserve.
It is also bordered by the Glen App Special Protection Area (SPA) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for breeding hen harriers.
The company behind the plans said it could make a “significant contribution” to Scotland’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
It added that it would create about 20 jobs once it was up and running and would be operational for 40 years.
An £8m project to raise the height of the nearby dam was completed more than a decade ago.
It followed concerns over water stocks and a potential drought order back in 2010.
Raising the height of the dam by 1.5m (about 5ft) increased the capacity by nearly 40%.
The Penwhirn reservoir serves much of Wigtownshire, including Stranraer, Leswalt, Portpatrick, Newton Stewart and Creetown.
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