Scottish wind farm to use low-emission steel in UK onshore first

Turbines for the 63MW wind farm project near Huntly, Scotland have been ordered by Vattenfall from Vestas.

This Clashindarroch II Wind Farm project will be the first onshore wind farm for both Vattenfall and Vestas where parts of the towers for Clashindarroch II will be made with low-emission steel.

The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of 14 Vestas V136 4.5MW wind turbines, along with a 30-year service agreement.

The use of low-emission steel will reportedly lead to a 36% reduction in the towers’ overall carbon footprint.

Vattenfall says the low-emission steel is made using 100% steel scrap melted in an electric arc furnace powered by 100% wind energy, at the ArcelorMittal steel mill at Industeel Charleroi, in Belgium.

Vattenfall has committed to reduce emissions by 50% from supply chain goods and services by 2030,

Clashindarroch II is predicted to offset around 90,844t of CO₂ every year.

Preparatory works commenced in autumn 2025 and main construction works are expected to start in spring 2026. With first power expected in summer 2027.

The wind farm will provide around £315,000 per annum in community benefit funding to the local community.

The operational Clashindarroch Wind Farm has already provided more than £2mln in funding to the local area in its first 10 years of operation.