- 36 MW Camster II began generating in March 2026 and now supplies the equivalent of about 51,000 homes.
- The project was consented in July 2021 and construction started in 2023.
- Principal contractor Farrans supported over 50 roles, recruited two civil engineering students and an apprentice, and appointed 54% of subcontractors within 20 miles (56% of subcontract spend; examples: Gow Earthworks, GMR Hendersons, John Gunn and Sons).
- RWE has four new Scottish onshore projects totaling up to 232 MW; Camster II raises RWE's annual Caithness community funds to over £580,000 and total local investment to date exceeds £3.5m.
Overview
RWE has completed and commissioned the Camster II onshore wind farm in Caithness, Scotland; the 36 MW, 10-turbine project began generating in March 2026 and now supplies the equivalent of about 51,000 homes.
Timeline and capacity
Camster II was consented in July 2021, construction started in 2023 and the site reached first generation in March 2026; installed capacity is 36 MW across 10 turbines.
Local economic impact
Principal contractor Farrans supported over 50 roles during construction, hosted two early-career civil engineering students and an apprentice, and appointed 54% of subcontractors from within 20 miles (representing 56% of subcontract spend); operations and maintenance will use locally based engineers and experts.
Community funding
RWE is developing a community benefits package for Caithness in consultation with local stakeholders; Camster II increases RWE’s annual contribution to Caithness community funds to over £580,000 and total local investment to date exceeds £3.5 million.
Environmental and access measures
An experimental peat reinstatement method reused peat from turbine foundations for forestry reinstatement and received recognition from NatureScot and environmental groups; a nearby core path was resurfaced and a new equestrian gate installed to improve recreational access.
Portfolio context
Camster II is the first of four new RWE onshore wind farms in Scotland to be completed; the four projects together total up to 232 MW (Camster II 36 MW, Strathy Wood 63 MW, Enoch Hill 70 MW, Golticlay 62.7 MW), with Farrans continuing to support construction on other sites such as Golticlay.
