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Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
20 March 2026
Last updated
20 May 2026 — See all updates

Applies to Scotland

Summary

Proposals for an updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with the Eskdalemuir seismic array.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation aims to gather industry and stakeholder views on the suggested changes to the secondary legislation and planning guidance for managing the onshore wind turbine interference surrounding Eskdalemuir seismic array.

Visit the Scottish Renewables site to find the industry tool and supporting documents.

Documents

Updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with Eskdalemuir Seismic Array: consultation document

PDF, 344 KB, 20 pages

Updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with Eskdalemuir Seismic Array: consultation document (accessible webpage)

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Updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with Eskdalemuir Seismic Array: analytical annex

PDF, 608 KB, 13 pages

Updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with Eskdalemuir Seismic Array: technical guidance

PDF, 790 KB, 24 pages

Annex 2: Eskdalemuir zoning map

PDF, 9.9 MB, 1 page

Annex 3: Technical guidance process flow chart

PDF, 76.4 KB, 1 page

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Ways to respond

Respond online

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Email to:

onshorewind@energysecurity.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 20 March 2026
Last updated 20 May 2026 show all updates

  1. Added links to additional documents (annexes 12 and 13) in the technical guidance, to allow respondents to independently recreate the 2026 algorithm.

  2. Based on feedback from stakeholders, we are extending this consultation to give people the maximum amount of time to respond in line with the government's consultation principles. The closing date for responses is 12 June 2026.

  3. First published.

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