TALLER turbines could be put in place at an established windfarm in the Lammermuir Hills.

Fred. Olsen Renewables will reveal plans later this month for the “repowering” of Crystal Rig Wind Farm.

The earliest part of Crystal Rig Wind Farm, located about 11km south of Dunbar, has been operational for more than 20 years and is coming to the end of its lifespan.

Crystal Rig Wind Farm started operating in 2003 and, at that time, consisted of 25 turbines.

In the coming years, that number will have risen to 102.

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According to the plans, 25 turbines, measuring 100m high, would be removed and replaced with up to 10 taller, more efficient turbines, measuring up to 230m to tip.

The developers say this will allow for “improved efficiency at the site and enable Crystal Rig to be operated to its full potential, including exploring the potential to deliver solar power and battery storage”.

A meeting takes place in Innerwick Village Hall from noon to 7pm on October 29.

Those attending will have the chance to meet with members of the Fred. Olsen Renewables project team, examine the visual representations of the project and provide feedback.

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Julie Aitken, senior project manager at Fred. Olsen Renewables, said: “I would like to encourage residents to attend our first round of public exhibitions.

“These events provide an excellent opportunity for the local community to learn more about our plans, have their questions answered and to provide their feedback.

“Repowering Crystal Rig I is an exciting development and demonstrates just how far wind farm technology has progressed since the project was first built in 2003.

“I hope that everyone with an interest in the plans will drop in and meet the team.”

A further meeting will take place at Longformacus Village Hall between the same times two days later.

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Ms Aitken added: “Our repowering proposals for Crystal Rig I present many opportunities, including delivering substantially more community benefit funding across the region and supporting the local supply chain.

“If you are unable to attend these events but would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch or visit our website.”

Further phases have been added to the scheme over the years.

Crystal Rig II has been operational since 2010 and features 60 wind turbines.

A second extension – Crystal Rig III – was approved to the north of Crystal Rig II.

Operational since 2016, it is home to six turbines, taking the current number to 91, with a fourth phase featuring 11 turbines in the pipeline.