Computer generated image of the view from Dunshalt
The proposed wind farm turbines are 100metres (330feet) high. They will be visible from all roads approaching Auchtermuchty. They will be the dominant feature on the horizon looking out of the village. This wind farm affects everyone in Auchtermuchty.
Wind power can be more than twice as expensive as conventionally generated power. All electricity consumers are forced to purchase wind power whether they want to buy expensive power or not. You will be paying for this wind farm.
Wind farms do not produce any CO2 – but the CO2 saved by building the proposed wind farm is far less than would be saved if every house in the surrounding villages changed to using energy efficient lightbulbs.
As the wind does not blow all the time, wind farms do not produce electricity 24hours a day. To keep the lights on, the country still needs to build power stations that can operate all the time. You will be paying for the wind farm in addition to the power plant needed to keep the lights on.
The proposed wind farm is right next to Auchtermuchty Common. Wind farms make noise – you will hear the turbines turning when walking on the Common.
The proposed wind farm is right next to the main Auchtermuchty – Cupar road. There is a risk of drivers being distracted.
The proposed wind farm will produce very little electricity – around one tenth of 1% of total power demand. Is the loss of visual amenity worth it?
To produce the same amount of power as is produced by a typical gas fired power plant would require the building of more than 1000 turbines given that they typically only operate a quarter of the day. How many 100m high turbines do you want to see built in Scotland?
Fife Council will be asked to give planning permission for this wind farm. You can register your objection by writing to Fife Council or completing a form available here
