A noise monitoring study has been completed at the site of Muirhall Energy’s proposed 130-megawatt (MW) North Logiealmond wind farm in Scotland, the company said on Monday, marking progress in the project’s environmental assessment phase.
The wind farm, planned for development on land within Scone Estates approximately 18 kilometres northwest of Perth, will feature 18 turbines with tip heights of up to 200 metres.
ZX Measurement Services conducted the study using a ZX 300 wind lidar system, which provides hub-height wind data to improve the accuracy of noise assessments.
“Noise monitoring is a critical tool for risk management, planning, and community engagement, ensuring wind farms are developed responsibly,” the company said in a statement.
The lidar technology enables acoustic measurements to be correlated with real-time wind conditions, offering a more precise understanding of potential noise impacts. Muirhall Energy has access to the data via a secure cloud-based platform.
“With our integrated approach – combining the latest Lidar technology with instant data access via our portal – clients like Muirhall Energy can gain actionable insights efficiently and reliably,” said Joanna Cadman-Goodwin, commercial manager at ZX Measurement Services.
A Section 36 application for consent is expected in autumn 2025. According to Muirhall Energy, the wind farm could provide electricity for nearly 120,000 homes and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 164,000 tonnes annually.
The developer has also pledged to contribute more than £900,000 per year in community funding should the project proceed.
The North Logiealmond project remains in the development stage as environmental, technical, and community consultations continue.
