A new windfarm is being planned on Lewis by the man behind proposals for the island's first large-scale scheme.
Nick Oppenheim wants to build six turbines on his estate on South Lochs moorland.
In January, he won permission for the island's first giant windfarm, now wants to build a further scheme on his private Eiskhen estate.
The new build is called Eishken East and its go-ahead depends on the decision of the Scottish Government.
Scottish Energy Minister Jim Mather who will consider it as an extension of the main £160 million development.
His attempts to build a giant windfarm on the Eishken estate has had a rough ride over the past seven years.
Original plans to erect 53 machines were rejected as about half were in a National Scenic Area. In the end, permission was granted for 33 turbines.
The existing community benefit deal would be boosted financially. Some 1% of the new scheme's revenue would be paid to a community trust Mr Oppenheim has established.
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