Scotland’s first commercial windfarm has been supercharged to deliver more clean energy and a bumper boost to community benefit funds.

The team behind ScottishPower Renewables’ proposed MachairWind offshore windfarm has thanked people across Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Ross of Mull, and Iona for sharing their thoughts on the clean energy project.

A multimillion-pound contract awarded by ScottishPower Renewables to Ecocel has enabled the turbine maintenance company to open a new, larger facility in Kilwinning and take on 10 additional staff.

The offshore construction programme for ScottishPower’s biggest-ever renewables project is officially underway with the installation of the first foundation for the green energy company’s £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm.