Falck Renewables Wind Limited is planning to build 10 new turbines at the Millennium Wind Farm site 8km west of Fort Augustus.
The scheme is expected to generate up to £4 million in community benefit as well as create 40-50 jobs during the construction phase.
In addition, it will generate 35MW of electricity, enough to power the equivalent of almost 20,000 homes.
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Speaking after granting planning consent today, 03 February, Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse said: "Once operational, Millennium South wind farm will generate up to £4 million in community benefit, while producing enough electricity to power almost 20,000 homes and bringing jobs and investment to local communities.
"Renewable energy sources generated a record 56.7% of gross electricity consumption in Scotland in 2015, helping support our world-leading ambitions to become a low-carbon economy.
"The growth of onshore wind in recent years has been a key factor in the expansion of renewable energy in Scotland: creating jobs, providing secure and low-carbon energy and delivering significant local benefits and it will remain a key contributor to our continued transition to a low carbon energy system, supported by a range of renewable energy technologies."
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