A public consultation has been launched for a new wind farm.

Eurowind Energy Ltd (EWE) has started the consultation for the Carron Valley Wind Farm, which would be on land at Cairnoch Hill, north of the Carron Valley reservoir.

The wind farm would have four turbines with a tip height of up to 200m and a total generation capacity of up to 30 Megawatts (MW).

This would meet the needs of approximately 28,000 UK homes and save around 38,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year.

A Community Benefit Fund worth £5,000 per installed MW per year would also be available to invest in local projects and initiatives.

As part of their early engagement, EWE is encouraging local communities to get involved in the conversation around the proposals and will be hosting two drop-in public exhibition events in late November.

This first round of consultation will give local residents the opportunity to explore the proposals and speak directly with the project team.

A second phase of consultation will take place in spring 2025.

The first drop in event takes place on Tuesday, November 26, from 3pm to 7pm at Fintry Sports & Recreation Club in Fintry.

The second event takes place on Wednesday, November 27, from 3pm to 7pm in the Milton Suite at the King Robert Hotel in Stirling.

Dr David McCaughie, UK development manager at Eurowind Energy Ltd, said: "We are keen to speak to local residents about our Carron Valley Wind Farm plans, so we can answer their questions and explore how we can maximise the benefits of our investment – including how the significant community fund could be used in the local area.

"Eurowind’s proposed wind farm would generate enough energy to power nearly 30,000 homes and save approximately 38,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere each year – playing its part in Scotland’s transition to a carbon-free energy future.

"We hope that all interested parties take this opportunity to share their feedback on these proposals and shape the project's future."

Details of the proposals can also be found on the project website.