Boralex has acquired the 50-MW Sallachy Wind Farm project in Scotland from German wind developer WKN, a subsidiary of the PNE Group. The project, located on the Sallachy Estate in Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands, will consist of nine wind turbines with blade tip heights of up to 149.9 meters.
Boralex UK finance director Tjiwolt Wierda expressed excitement about the acquisition, stating, “We are delighted to have achieved this acquisition, adding another exciting project to our strong onshore wind portfolio in Scotland. This deal marks the next step towards our ambition to strengthen our UK presence. In addition to developing wind, solar, and battery storage projects from their inception, we see the acquisition of shovel-ready projects as complementary to our organic growth.”
Nicolas Wolff, executive vice president and general manager of Boralex in Europe, highlighted the company's commitment to the UK market, saying, “With a current installed capacity of nearly 16 GW in onshore wind and 30 GW planned by 2030, Boralex is strongly committed to the UK as a high-potential market. Going forward, we will continue to boost the deployment of development capital and operation capabilities in the United Kingdom, a key geography in the successful execution of our 2025 strategic plan.”
The Sallachy Wind Farm received planning approval from The Highland Council in April 2022 and has secured a grid connection for 2028. Once operational, the wind farm is expected to operate for 30 years.
