The Farm Energy Company is bringing forward plans to develop a six-turbine wind farm at South Hourat, to support the operations of DSM-Firmenich.
Welcome
Following feedback from North Ayrshire Council in response to our Scoping Request, we have now submitted a Proposal of Application Notice to the local authority, kickstarting the minimum 12-week statutory pre-application consultation period. During this period, we are seeking to gather feedback from the local community and other interested stakeholders.
Get involved
Learn more about our proposals and leave your feedback at our first public exhibition.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
15:00 – 19:00
Rosearden Hall, Courthill Street, Dalry KA24 5BN
Our Proposals
Our initial assessments for the site suggest it could accommodate a six-turbine wind farm with a generating capacity of up to 25.6MW.
In November 2024, we submitted a request Scoping Opinion to North Ayrshire Council to seek feedback on our initial proposals. The Scoping Request helps us to understand the environmental information that consultees would like to see accompany any potential subsequent application for the wind farm.
More details on our proposals, including our consultation materials from our first round of consultation, will be available to view from 14 May.
Project Overview
6 Turbines with a blade tip height of up to 150m 
Generating up to 25.6MW 
Diversifying and securing energy supply for a large local employer
About The Farm Energy Company
Founded in 2011, The Farm Energy Company is an independent power producer specialising in private wire and standalone renewable energy projects.
Working closely with a wide range of existing businesses to provide low-cost, green, renewable energy, our projects support investments from local businesses to diversify and secure their energy supply and transition to a more sustainable energy market.
With a number of active investments in North Ayrshire, we are committed to delivering investment in the local authority area and supporting the long-term operation of businesses in the region while aligning with local and national climate goals.
About DSM-Firmenich
DSM-Firmenich is a global purpose-led company in health, nutrition, and bioscience, applying science to improve the health of people, animals and the planet.
Having operated in Dalry for over 20 years, DSM Nutritional Products (UK) Ltd is one of the region’s most prominent companies, employing over 400 staff and around 150 to 200 contractors.
The site is at the forefront of ambitions to tackle carbon emissions in agriculture and serves to produce a novel cattle feed additive (Bovaer®) which reduces methane emissions in dairy production.
Community Engagement
We believe it’s important to hear from the local community and stakeholders during the planning process.
We’re hosting two in-person consultation events at Rosearden Hall, Courthill Street, Dalry KA24 5BN between 3-7pm on Tuesday 14 May and Tuesday 23 July 2024 for members of the public to learn more about our proposals and ask questions of the project team.
You will also be able to view our consultation materials and leave your feedback, on our first round of consultation from 14 May.
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Contact Us
While we are in the formative stages of the project’s development please do not hesitate to get in touch
if you have questions or would like any further information.
E: farmenergycompanydalry@cavendishconsulting.com