Open consultation

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
14 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, 305301 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, 682 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

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onshorewind@energysecurity.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 20 March 2026
Last updated 14 May 2026 href="#full-history">+ show all updates

  1. 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.

  2. First published.

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