23 Turbine North Wind Farm Approved
23 turbine scheme for Corriegarth backed by the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Government is backing plans for the Highland's latest wind farm.
23 turbines will be built at Corriegarth, south of Inverness.
The scheme could potentially provide power for 33,000 homes.
As many as 245 jobs could be created during its construction.
NBW Wind Energy Ltd says the community benefit fund will provide approximately £100,000 per annum to support local projects.
Commenting on the granting of consent Mr Ewing said: “The Corriegarth Wind Farm will create a number of jobs, as well as generating power for many thousands of homes and provide considerable benefits to the local community.
“The Scottish Government wants to see the right developments in the right places, and Scottish planning policy is clear that the design and location of renewables projects should reflect the scale and character of the landscape, as well as being considered environmentally acceptable.
“We remain committed to growing renewables and the latest statistics – published this week - show we have almost met our 50 per cent renewable electricity target a year ahead of schedule.
"I am pleased renewable electricity generation continues to go from strength to strength in Scotland."