Fort William 2040 (FW2040) projects - Local Energy Networks

On hold – a stage 1 assessment at Blar Mhor estimated the number of end users and examined whether there could be sufficient demand for a potential Local Energy Network (LEN). Plans to progress this to Stage 2 and asses the technical detail of potential heat generation/to demand have been put on hold reflecting varying progress in the component projects on the Blar.

With the decision to use air source heat pumps for the housing developments, and STEM and Hospital developments currently on hold, this has changed the demand profile at the site. It is considered likely that any further LEN investigations would need to be driven by an end user such as the NHS or UHI if considered appropriate.

Scott Dingwall - Head of Regional Development - Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross, HIE

Ongoing monitoring and updates to FW2040 Board. 

To be provided and as when proposals develop.