Moya is running! We invested in repairing Moya and trust that her site will continue to be available for another year. At present Moya represents 25% of our generating capacity because of the breakdowns of two of her big sisters.

During high winds on 28th March Joy (the turbine nearest the barracks) blew electrical components with some force. Replacements are on order and we hope to have Joy turning again soon.

A week later gear oil was found at the foot of Gratitude (the turbine nearest the sea). Gear boxes are costly and Gratitude has been shut down as a precaution pending full investigation today.

Beauty is the turbine at the heart of the cluster. Though running, she is making more noise than in the past. A new gear box is on order and will probably be fitted in May. This is a major repair requiring a large crane, fair weather, access with the kind co-operation of our neighbours at Kinloss Barracks and co-ordination with flight planning at RAF Lossiemouth.

The current breakdowns mean that the ORIGIN project is forecasting much lower renewable energy availability than might be expected on windy days. We look forward to returning to full generating capacity as soon as possible.