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Key Elements of Scoop Hill

75 turbines – most between 200 and 250 metres high. A height only previously used offshore.
Nearest turbines will be 3 miles SE of Moffat
Will cover 22 square miles of Annandale Hills
Will be visible from Moffat, Beattock, Lockerbie, Lochmaben and the M74
Nearly 45 years lifecycle – 18 months construction; 40 years in use; 2 years decommissioning
150 x concrete, steel and stone turbine foundations and crane hardstands - left in situ
Installed Capacity 525 Mega Watts – anticipated to operate at a capacity factor in the region of 50%
Once operational, 11 full-time permanent staff will be employed
Community benefit payments - £500,000 per annum to be divided between the six affected communities, over 40 years

How comfortable are you living on the edge of the 2nd largest windfarm in the UK, with 800ft high turbines, only 3 miles from Moffat?
Would you find it disconcerting that the gently rotating blades of the turbines are actually travelling at up to 180 miles per hour at the blade tips?
How do you feel that an array of giant turbines will be the gateway to Scotland for visitors travelling the main arterial route (A74M) to the Highlands?
How happy are you that the development is within a low-flying zone; and turbines will be fitted with aviation lighting which could impact Moffat Dark Skies?
What is your opinion on the estimated collision risk for Golden Eagles, which could wipe out 1/3rd of our current population in under four years?
How do you feel about 155 acres (63 hectares) of hills being used for permanent land take of hard-standings, etc.?
Did you know that Constraints Payments are paid to wind farm operators to switch off their turbines at times of high production but low demand? £220 million plus was paid in 2020 alone.
Are you aware that 39% of jobs in Moffat depend on tourism?
Are you happy that Dumfries and Galloway is already one of the most heavily wind farmed areas in Scotland?