SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN RENEWABLES I

The Project concerns the construction, commissioning and operation of six onshore wind farms with installed capacity amounting to nearly 650 MW. The six project schemes are in various phases of construction and their combined energy output may make up to around 1.5 GWh energy annually.

The development of wind energy capacity will support EU and national targets for renewable energy generation and contribute to environmental and security of energy supply objectives. Electricity generation from onshore wind farms can produce electricity with substantially lower environmental impacts, particularly GHG emissions.

The project sub-schemes would fall under Annex II of Directive 85/337/EEC, as amended by Directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC. Thus, the project schemes are subject to an EIA based on a case-by-case decision or defined criteria set by the competent authorities. Permits have been granted for all project schemes and EIAs have been undertaken where required by the competent authority. The Bank will review the EIAs in detail during appraisal, including mitigating/compensation measures to be taken and any effects on nature conservation sites (Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Natura 2000).

The Promoter is not subject to EU Procurement Directives. In line with its principles and its statute the Bank will however ensure that suitable procurement procedures, including an appropriate selection of works, goods and services offered at competitive prices will be applied by the promoter and/or the special purpose companies.