Two planning applications for wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway have been submitted by energy firm E.ON.

If planning is approved the proposed Benbrack and Loch Urr wind farms will be able to produce over 50MW of electricity.

Benbrack is an 18 turbine site with up to 59.4 MW installed capacity, located 5km to the north east of Carsphairn and approximately 6km to the south of Dalmellington. Loch Urr is a 26 turbine, 83.2MW wind farm located 6.5km south west of Moniaive.

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Nick Taylor, Project Developer at E.ON, said: "Since we introduced our proposals for both sites we've undertaken extensive consultation and held a number of events to share our plans giving local people the chance to provide their views and concerns. This included public information days and exhibitions, as well as setting up a Community Liaison Group (CLG) which was key in helping us communicate with residents and community councils.

"Having also taken guidance from Scottish Natural Heritage, we removed the northern section of our Loch Urr Wind Farm plans to significantly reduce the impact on the neighbouring Moniaive and Dunscore communities. Through local and environmental consultation the size of our Benbrack site has also been reduced."

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