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12/12/2012

Tiree Offshore Windfarm Plans Delayed

Plans for an offshore windfarm in Scotland have been delayed by ScottishPower Renewables.

The Argyll Array scheme was to be developed near Tiree, but has now been temporarily delayed for 12 months.

ScottishPower says it will use the time to study the project’s potential impact on the environment. Campaigners are concerned it could affect natural wildlife such as basking sharks and seabirds.

The RSPB says the area is rich in marine life like dolphins, killer whales and basking sharks. The organisation also said the area is used by foraging and passage seabirds.

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The site for the Argyll Array scheme is located 5km off the coast of Tiree and covers about 360 square kilometres.

The offshore site was granted a lease by the Crown Estate in October 2011.

A statement said: "ScottishPower Renewables has put the Argyll Array wind farm project on hold for 12 months.

"During this period, the company, acting as a responsible developer, will work alongside other agencies to study the results of initial detailed environmental studies of the project area.

"The pause in the project programme will also enable the company to monitor the industry's progress in relation to improvements in turbine, foundation and vessel technology, with a view to developing a technical solution that is fit for purpose in dealing with the physical characteristics of this site."

The No Tiree Array campaign have replied: "We are asking ScottishPower Renewables what exactly this announcement means.

"Does it mean a further 12-month delay in any planning application? Or does it mean SPR is considering abandoning the project?"

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