List of onshore wind farms in the United Kingdom

This is a list of some onshore wind farms (more than 1 turbine) in the UK. This information is gathered from multiple Internet sources, primarily the UK Wind Energy Database from RenewableUK (formerly BWEA)[1] and The Wind Power's database. There are many operational wind farms missing from the list, such as Scotland's 522 MW Clyde Wind Farm and the 68 MW Keadby Wind Farm in North Lincolnshire, England's largest onshore wind farm. The name of the wind farm is the name used by the energy company when referring to the farm and is usually related to the name of the physical location, e.g. hill, moor, fell, down etc. or the name of the agricultural farm for the smaller installations on property owned by farmers. The "wind farm" part is implied and hence removed for clarity in most cases. Listings here are restricted to wind farms with 12 turbines or more; for a more comprehensive list, please see the individual country articles.

North Steads Wind Farm from Druridge Bay

England

Onshore wind farms in England
Wind farmCountyCoordinatesModelPower per
turbine
(MW)
No.Cap. (MW)OnlineDeveloperOperatorOwnerWebsite
Red TileCambridgeshire52°27′02″N 00°00′27″W / 52.45056°N 0.00750°W / 52.45056; -0.00750 (Red Tile)REpower MM822.001224.002007Wind ProspectCumbria Wind FarmsEDF EN[1]
FrodshamCheshire53°17′46″N 02°45′28″W / 53.29611°N 2.75778°W / 53.29611; -2.75778 (Frodsham Marsh)2.651950.352017Peel Wind Power Ltd-[2]
Bears DownCornwall50°28′23″N 04°57′11″W / 50.47306°N 4.95306°W / 50.47306; -4.95306 (Bears Down)Bonus B6000.60169.602001npower renewablesInnogyInnogy[3]
Cold NorthcottCornwall50°38′14″N 04°31′07″W / 50.63722°N 4.51861°W / 50.63722; -4.51861 (Cold Northcott)WEG MS3-3000.30226.801993First Windfarm Holdings LtdCumbria Wind FarmsFirst Wind Farm Holdings[4]
Four BurrowsCornwall50°17′30″N 05°08′44″W / 50.29167°N 5.14556°W / 50.29167; -5.14556 (Four Burrows)Bonus B3000.30154.501998Ecogen LtdRESRES[5]
West DurhamCounty Durham54°46′05″N 01°49′18″W / 54.76806°N 1.82167°W / 54.76806; -1.82167 (West Durham)REpower MM822.001224.002009Banks Developments-ESB Group[6]
Kirkby MoorCumbria54°14′46″N 03°09′08″W / 54.24611°N 3.15222°W / 54.24611; -3.15222 (Kirkby Moor)Vestas WD340.40124.801993npower renewablesInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[7]
Goole Fields 1East Riding of Yorkshire53°40′58″N 00°47′41″W / 53.68278°N 0.79472°W / 53.68278; -0.79472 (Goole Fields 1)Senvion MM922.051632.82014RWERWERWE[8]
Goole Fields 2East Riding of Yorkshire53°40′58″N 00°47′41″W / 53.68278°N 0.79472°W / 53.68278; -0.79472 (Goole Fields 1)Senvion MM922.051734.852017RWERWERWE[9]
Hall FarmEast Riding of Yorkshire53°52′1.8″N 00°22′15.8″W / 53.867167°N 0.371056°W / 53.867167; -0.371056 (Hall Farm)REpower MM822.051224.62013Blue Energy-John Laing Investments[10]
Lissett AirfieldEast Riding of Yorkshire54°00′35″N 00°15′15″W / 54.00972°N 0.25417°W / 54.00972; -0.25417 (Lissett Airfield)Nordex N902.501230.002009Novera--[11][permanent dead link]
Little Cheyne CourtKent50°57′45″N 00°49′13″E / 50.96250°N 0.82028°E / 50.96250; 0.82028 (Little Cheyne Court)Nordex N902.302659.802009npower renewables--[12]
Coal CloughLancashire53°44′55″N 02°10′03″W / 53.74861°N 2.16750°W / 53.74861; -2.16750 (Coal Clough)Vestas WD340.40249.601992RESB9 EnergyScottishPower, SWEB, RES[13][14]
Scout MoorGreater Manchester & Lancashire53°40′01″N 02°16′26″W / 53.66694°N 2.27389°W / 53.66694; -2.27389 (Scout Moor)Nordex N802.502665.002008Peel Wind Power Ltd-Peel Wind Power Ltd[15]
HyndburnLancashire53°42′52″N 02°23′10″W / 53.71444°N 2.38611°W / 53.71444; -2.38611 (Hyndburn)REpower MM822.051224.62012Energiekontor--[16]
Bicker FenLincolnshire52°55′34″N 00°12′59″W / 52.92611°N 0.21639°W / 52.92611; -0.21639 (Bicker Fen)REpower MM822.001326.002008Wind ProspectCumbria Wind FarmsEDF EN[17]
Conisholme Fen ResubmissionLincolnshire53°25′32″N 00°04′48″W / 53.42556°N 0.08000°W / 53.42556; -0.08000 (Conisholme Fen)Enercon E480.802016.002008EcotricityEcotricityEcotricity[18]
RusholmeNorth Yorkshire53°43′32″N 00°55′15″W / 53.72556°N 0.92083°W / 53.72556; -0.92083 (Rusholme)REpower MM822.001224.002010Wind ProspectEDF ENEDF EN[19]
Green RiggNorthumberland55°05′56″N 02°11′55″W / 55.09889°N 2.19861°W / 55.09889; -2.19861 (Green Rigg)Vestas V80218362012EdFEDF ENEDF Energy[20]
Royd MoorSouth Yorkshire53°31′55″N 01°40′10″W / 53.53194°N 1.66944°W / 53.53194; -1.66944 (Royd Moor)Bonus M1500-5000.50136.501993E.ON UK RenewablesB9 EnergyE.ON Renewables[21][22]

Northern Ireland

Onshore wind farms in Northern Ireland
Wind farmCountyCoordinatesModelPower per turbine (MW)No.Cap. (MW)OnlineDeveloperOperatorOwnerWebsite
Garves Mountain/DunloyAntrim55°15′58″N 6°26′35.6″W / 55.26611°N 6.443222°W / 55.26611; -6.443222 (Garves)Vestas V903.00515.002009Your EnergyEngineering RenewablesGarves Wind Farm Ltd[23][permanent dead link]
CorkeyCounty Antrim55°02′00″N 06°15′24″W / 55.03333°N 6.25667°W / 55.03333; -6.25667 (Corkey)Nordtank NTK5000.50105.001994RES Ltd and B9 EnergyB9 EnergyScottishPower[24]; [25]
Elliot's HillCounty Antrim54°51′00″N 06°03′36″W / 54.85000°N 6.06000°W / 54.85000; -6.06000 (Elliot’s Hill)Vestas V390.50105.001995RES Ltd and B9 EnergyB9 EnergyScottishPower[26]; [27]
GruigCounty Antrim55°01′32″N 06°14′58″W / 55.02556°N 6.24944°W / 55.02556; -6.24944 (Gruig)Nordex N802.501025.002009RES UK & Ireland Ltd--[28]
Wolf BogCounty Antrim54°48′11″N 06°05′39″W / 54.80306°N 6.09417°W / 54.80306; -6.09417 (Wolf Bog)Vestas V802.00510.002007RES UK & Ireland LtdB9 EnergyScottishPower[29]; [30]
CallagheenCounty Fermanagh54°26′18″N 08°00′30″W / 54.43833°N 8.00833°W / 54.43833; -8.00833 (Callagheen)Siemens SWT-1.31.301316.902005RES Ltd and B9 EnergyB9 EnergyScottishPower[31]; [32]
Slieve Rushen RepoweringCounty Fermanagh54°09′36″N 07°37′12″W / 54.16000°N 7.62000°W / 54.16000; -7.62000 (Slieve Rushen)Vestas V903.001854.002008Sean Quinn Group--[33]
Tappaghan MountainCounty Fermanagh54°32′53″N 07°33′14″W / 54.54806°N 7.55389°W / 54.54806; -7.55389 (Tappaghan Mountain)GE 1.5s1.501319.502005AirtricityGE WindAirtricity[34][permanent dead link]
Tappaghan Mountain ExtensionCounty Fermanagh54°32′53″N 07°33′14″W / 54.54806°N 7.55389°W / 54.54806; -7.55389 (Tappaghan Mountain Extension)GE 1.5s1.5069.002009SSE Renewables--[35]
Altahullion Phase ICounty Londonderry54°57′36″N 07°01′54″W / 54.96000°N 7.03167°W / 54.96000; -7.03167 (Altahullion Phase I)Bonus B13001.302026.002003RES Ltd and B9 EnergyB9 EnergyRES-GEN[36]
Altahullion Phase IICounty Londonderry54°57′38″N 07°01′58″W / 54.96056°N 7.03278°W / 54.96056; -7.03278 (Altahullion Phase II)Siemens SWT-1.31.30911.702007RES UK & Ireland LtdB9 EnergyRES-GEN[37]
Rigged HillCounty Londonderry55°01′18″N 06°49′13″W / 55.02167°N 6.82028°W / 55.02167; -6.82028 (Rigged Hill)Nordtank NTK5000.50105.001995RES Ltd and B9 EnergyB9 EnergyScottishPower[38]; [39]
Bessy BellCounty Tyrone54°40′48″N 07°24′12″W / 54.68000°N 7.40333°W / 54.68000; -7.40333 (Bessy Bell)Vestas V390.50105.001995Column EnergyB9 EnergyE.ON Renewables[40]
Bessy Bell ExtensionCounty Tyrone54°43′21″N 07°22′29″W / 54.72250°N 7.37472°W / 54.72250; -7.37472 (Bessy Bell Extension)GE 1.5s1.5069.002008Airtricity-Airtricity[41]
Bin MountainCounty Tyrone54°42′18″N 07°35′28″W / 54.70500°N 7.59111°W / 54.70500; -7.59111 (Bin Mountain)GE 1.5s1.5069.002007AirtricityAirtricityAirtricity[42][permanent dead link]
Hunter's HillCounty Tyrone54°27′01″N 07°18′25″W / 54.45028°N 7.30694°W / 54.45028; -7.30694 (Hunter's Hill)Nordex N802.50820.002010RES UK & Ireland LtdB9 EnergyESB Group[43]
Lendrum's Bridge Phase ICounty Tyrone54°26′12″N 07°20′42″W / 54.43667°N 7.34500°W / 54.43667; -7.34500 (Lendrum’s Bridge Phase I)Vestas V470.6695.942000RES Ltd and B9 EnergyB9 EnergyRES[44]
Lendrum's Bridge Phase IICounty Tyrone54°26′12″N 07°20′42″W / 54.43667°N 7.34500°W / 54.43667; -7.34500 (Lendrum’s Bridge Phase II)Vestas V470.66117.302002RES Ltd and B9 EnergyB9 EnergyRES[45][permanent dead link]
Lough Hill ResubmissionCounty Tyrone54°37′37″N 07°36′21″W / 54.62694°N 7.60583°W / 54.62694; -7.60583 (Lough Hill)Siemens SWT-1.31.3067.802007RES Ltd and B9 Energy-RES-GEN[46]
OwenreaghCounty Tyrone54°48′30″N 07°19′54″W / 54.80833°N 7.33167°W / 54.80833; -7.33167 (Owenreagh)Zond Z400.50105.001997EF EnergySouth Western ServicesSouth Western Services[47][permanent dead link]
Owenreagh ExtensionCounty Tyrone54°48′30″N 07°19′54″W / 54.80833°N 7.33167°W / 54.80833; -7.33167 (Owenreagh Extension)Vestas V520.8565.102008EF EnergySouth Western ServicesSouth Western Services[48][permanent dead link]
Slieve Divena 1County Tyrone54°30′27″N 07°06′19″W / 54.50750°N 7.10528°W / 54.50750; -7.10528 (Slieve Divena 1)Nordex N802.501230.002009RES UK & Ireland LtdSSE RenewablesSSE Renewables[49]

Scotland

Onshore wind farms in Scotland
Wind farmCountyCoordinatesModelPower per turbine (MW)No.Cap. (MW)OnlineDeveloperOperatorOwnerWebsite
AikengallEast Lothian55°55′36″N 02°27′28″W / 55.92667°N 2.45778°W / 55.92667; -2.45778 (Aikengall)Vestas V903.001648.002009Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[50]
DalryNorth Ayrshire55°42′38″N 04°43′24″W / 55.71056°N 4.72333°W / 55.71056; -4.72333 (Dalry)Vestas V903.00618.002006Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[51]
Millour Hill ExtensionNorth Ayrshire55°44′29″N 004°46′56″W / 55.74139°N 4.78222°W / 55.74139; -4.78222 (Millour Hill Extension)Siemens Direct Drive3.226.42016Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[52]
Millour HillNorth Ayrshire55°44′29″N 004°46′56″W / 55.74139°N 4.78222°W / 55.74139; -4.78222 (Millour Hill)Siemens Direct Drive36182012Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[53]
Calder WaterSouth Lanarkshire55°38′40″N 004°12′33″W / 55.64444°N 4.20917°W / 55.64444; -4.20917 (Calder Water)Siemens Direct Drive313392013Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[54]
Aikengall IIaEast Lothian and Scottish Borders55°53′57″N 002°27′43″W / 55.89917°N 2.46194°W / 55.89917; -2.46194 (Aikengall IIa)Siemens Gamesa SWT-DD-1204.31981.72021Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[55]
Aikengall IIEast Lothian55°53′57″N 002°27′43″W / 55.89917°N 2.46194°W / 55.89917; -2.46194 (Aikengall II)Siemens Direct Drive3.21960.82017Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[56]
SanquharDumfries and Galloway55°20′40″N 004°02′25″W / 55.34444°N 4.04028°W / 55.34444; -4.04028 (Sanquhar)Vestas V1123.6931.052018Community WindpowerCommunity WindpowerCommunity Windpower[57]
Boyndie AirfieldAberdeenshire57°38′47″N 02°36′17″W / 57.64639°N 2.60472°W / 57.64639; -2.60472 (Boyndie Airfield)Enercon E822.00714.002006RDCFalck RenewablesFalck Renewables[58]
CairnmoreAberdeenshire57°18′30″N 02°49′30″W / 57.30833°N 2.82500°W / 57.30833; -2.82500 (Cairnmore)Vestas V520.8532.552010Greenspan Electric Cairnmore Ltd--[59]
DummuieAberdeenshire57°24′46″N 02°43′42″W / 57.41278°N 2.72833°W / 57.41278; -2.72833 (Dummuie)Vestas V661.75710.402007Eco2Eco2Englefield Renewable Energy Fund[60]; [61]
Glens of FoudlandAberdeenshire57°25′28″N 02°38′34″W / 57.42444°N 2.64278°W / 57.42444; -2.64278 (Glens of Foudland)Bonus B13001.302026.002005RES-Centrica Renewable Energy Ltd[62]
Hill of Balquhindachy (Extension)Aberdeenshire57°28′23″N 02°14′19″W / 57.47306°N 2.23861°W / 57.47306; -2.23861 (Hill of Balquhindachy)Vestas V520.8521.702009Grant Mackie-Greenspan Energy
Hill of EastertownAberdeenshire57°22′21″N 02°24′7″W / 57.37250°N 2.40194°W / 57.37250; -2.40194 (Hill of Eastertown)Vestas V520.8532.552007--Mackies Icecream Factories[63]
Hill of FiddesAberdeenshire57°18′56″N 02°06′52″W / 57.31556°N 2.11444°W / 57.31556; -2.11444 (Hill of Fiddes)Enercon E702.3036.902010Broadview Energy--[64]
Hill of SkelmonaeAberdeenshire57°26′56″N 02°11′21″W / 57.44889°N 2.18917°W / 57.44889; -2.18917 (Hill of Skelmonae)Enercon E480.8043.202009---
House O HillAberdeenshire57°37′02″N 02°02′27″W / 57.61722°N 2.04083°W / 57.61722; -2.04083 (House O Hill)Enercon E480.8032.402010---
North RedbogAberdeenshire57°35′09″N 02°00′21″W / 57.58583°N 2.00583°W / 57.58583; -2.00583 (North Redbog)Enercon E480.8021.602008Redbog Renewables Ltd.EnerconRedbog Renewables Ltd
St John's WellsAberdeenshire57°25′22″N 02°20′04″W / 57.42278°N 2.33444°W / 57.42278; -2.33444 (St John's Wells)Enercon E480.8032.402009St John's Wells Wind Farm Limited--
Strath of BrydockAberdeenshire57°37′45″N 02°35′07″W / 57.62917°N 2.58528°W / 57.62917; -2.58528 (Strath of Brydock)Enercon E702.3024.602009A.J. Duncan--
TulloAberdeenshire56°50′07″N 02°23′59″W / 56.83528°N 2.39972°W / 56.83528; -2.39972 (Tullo)Nordex N802.50717.502010-EnecoEneco
TwinshielsAberdeenshire

56°50′36″N 2°23′54″W / 56.843242°N 2.398279°W / 56.843242; -2.398279

Nordex N802.501025.002014-EnecoEneco
Upper ArdgrainAberdeenshire57°24′02″N 02°04′03″W / 57.40056°N 2.06750°W / 57.40056; -2.06750 (Upper Ardgrain)Enercon E480.8032.402010---
Ardkinglas/ Clachan FlatsArgyll and Bute56°17′16″N 04°56′55″W / 56.28778°N 4.94861°W / 56.28778; -4.94861 (Ardkinglas)Ecotecnia 741.67915.032009ScottishPower-Iberdrola[65]
Beinn an TuircArgyll and Bute55°33′56″N 05°34′12″W / 55.56556°N 5.57000°W / 55.56556; -5.57000 (Beinn an Tuirc)Vestas V470.664630.002001ScottishPowerB9 EnergyScottishPower[66]
Beinn GhlasArgyll and Bute56°22′59″N 05°16′20″W / 56.38306°N 5.27222°W / 56.38306; -5.27222 (Beinn Ghlas)Bonus B6000.60148.401999npower renewablesInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[67]
Cruach MhorArgyll and Bute56°02′24″N 05°09′22″W / 56.04000°N 5.15611°W / 56.04000; -5.15611 (Cruach Mhor)Vestas V520.853529.752004ScottishPowerB9 EnergyScottishPower[68]
Deucheran HillArgyll and Bute55°37′44″N 05°33′35″W / 55.62889°N 5.55972°W / 55.62889; -5.55972 (Deucheran Hill)Vestas V661.75915.752001E.ON UK RenewablesB9 EnergyE.ON Renewables[69]
TangyArgyll and Bute55°29′38″N 05°40′45″W / 55.49389°N 5.67917°W / 55.49389; -5.67917 (Tangy)Vestas V520.852218.652002SSE plcSSE plcSSE plc[70]
Artfield FellDumfries and Galloway54°57′58″N 04°45′59″W / 54.96611°N 4.76639°W / 54.96611; -4.76639 (Artfield Fell)Siemens SWT-1.31.301519.502005SSE plcSSE plcSSE plc[71]
Craig Wind FarmDumfries and Galloway55°12′46″N 03°06′34″W / 55.21278°N 3.10944°W / 55.21278; -3.10944 (Craig Wind Farm)Nordex N802.50410.002007Craig Wind Farm CoCraig Wind Farm CompanyCraig Wind Farm Company[72]
Dalswinton, Pennyland MoorDumfries and Galloway55°10′13″N 03°40′25″W / 55.17028°N 3.67361°W / 55.17028; -3.67361 (Dalswinton)REpower MM822.001530.002008Airtricity-Airtricity[73]
MinscaDumfries and Galloway55°06′46″N 03°12′59″W / 55.11278°N 3.21639°W / 55.11278; -3.21639 (Minsca)Siemens SWT-2.32.301636.802008Airtricity-Airtricity[74]
North RhinsDumfries and Galloway54°52′55″N 05°05′00″W / 54.88194°N 5.08333°W / 54.88194; -5.08333 (North Rhins)Vestas V802.001122.002010Wind Energy (North Rhins) Ltd-AES Wind Generation[75]
Wether HillDumfries and Galloway55°13′20″N 04°02′30″W / 55.22222°N 4.04167°W / 55.22222; -4.04167 (Wether Hill)Siemens SWT-1.31.301418.202007ScottishPower-ScottishPower[76]
Windy StandardDumfries and Galloway55°17′31″N 04°12′18″W / 55.29194°N 4.20500°W / 55.29194; -4.20500 (Windy Standard)Nordtank NTK6000.603621.601996npower renewablesInnogyInnogy[77]
Michelin Tyre FactoryDundee City56°28′59″N 02°53′32″W / 56.48306°N 2.89222°W / 56.48306; -2.89222 (Michelin Tyre Factory)Enercon E702.0024.002006EcotricityEcotricityEcotricity[78]
Hare HillEast Ayrshire55°21′06″N 04°07′04″W / 55.35167°N 4.11778°W / 55.35167; -4.11778 (Hare Hill)Vestas V470.662013.202000ScottishPowerB9 EnergyScottishPower[79]; [80]
Myres HillEast Renfrewshire55°41′30″N 04°16′42″W / 55.69167°N 4.27833°W / 55.69167; -4.27833 (Myres Hill)NEG Micon NM520.9521.902001VestasNEG Micon UK-[81]
Whitelee,[2] Eaglesham MoorEast Renfrewshire55°41′14″N 04°13′43″W / 55.68722°N 4.22861°W / 55.68722; -4.22861 (Whitelee)Siemens SWT-2.32.30215539.002009ScottishPower-ScottishPower[82]
Achairn Farm, StirkokeHighland58°26′14″N 03°11′31″W / 58.43722°N 3.19194°W / 58.43722; -3.19194 (Achairn Farm)REpower MM822.0536.152009Innes (James & Ronald)--
Achany EstateHighland58°00′16″N 04°31′54″W / 58.00444°N 4.53167°W / 58.00444; -4.53167 (Achany Estate)REpower MM822.001938.002010SSE Renewables--
Beinn TharsuinnHighland57°48′06″N 04°19′56″W / 57.80167°N 4.33222°W / 57.80167; -4.33222 (Beinn Tharsuinn)Vestas V661.751729.752006ScottishPower-ScottishPower[83]
Beinn Tharsuinn ExtensionHighland57°48′06″N 04°19′56″W / 57.80167°N 4.33222°W / 57.80167; -4.33222 (Beinn Tharsuinn Extension)Enercon E702.3024.602009RockBySea & Midfern Renewables--[84][permanent dead link]
Ben AketilHighland57°25′45″N 06°27′18″W / 57.42917°N 6.45500°W / 57.42917; -6.45500 (Ben Aketil)Enercon E702.301023.002007RDCFalck RenewablesFalck Renewables[85]
Ben Aketil ExtensionHighland57°25′38″N 06°26′55″W / 57.42722°N 6.44861°W / 57.42722; -6.44861 (Ben Aketil Extension)Enercon E702.3024.602010Falck RenewablesFalck Renewables
Bilbster (Watten)Highland58°28′19″N 03°18′48″W / 58.47194°N 3.31333°W / 58.47194; -3.31333 (Bilbster)Nordex N601.3033.902008npower renewablesInnogyInnogy[86]
BoulfruichHighland58°18′0″N 03°26′00″W / 58.30000°N 3.43333°W / 58.30000; -3.43333 (Buolfruich)Vestas V520.851513.002005Anthony & Kathryn Hall-Anthony & Kathryn Hall[87]
CauseymireHighland58°25′46″N 03°30′31″W / 58.42944°N 3.50861°W / 58.42944; -3.50861 (Causeymire)Bonus B23002.302148.302004npower renewablesInnogyInnogy[88]
EdinbaneHighland57°25′45″N 06°25′18″W / 57.42917°N 6.42167°W / 57.42917; -6.42167 (Edinbane)Enercon E702.301841.402009Vattenfall--[89]
Fairburn EstateHighland57°31′47″N 04°38′47″W / 57.52972°N 4.64639°W / 57.52972; -4.64639 (Fairburn Estate)REpower MM822.002040.002010SSE Renewables--[90][permanent dead link]
Farr Wind FarmHighland57°19′30″N 04°05′39″W / 57.32500°N 4.09417°W / 57.32500; -4.09417 (Farr)Bonus B23002.304092.002006npower renewablesInnogyInnogy[91]
Forss ExtensionHighland58°36′28″N 03°40′11″W / 58.60778°N 3.66972°W / 58.60778; -3.66972 (Forss Extension)Siemens SWT-1.31.3045.202007RES--[92]
Forss, Hill of LybsterHighland58°36′28″N 03°40′03″W / 58.60778°N 3.66750°W / 58.60778; -3.66750 (Forss 1)Bonus1.0022.002003RESRES-[93]
GordonbushHighland58°06′31″N 03°55′45″W / 58.10861°N 3.92917°W / 58.10861; -3.92917 (Gordonbush)REpower MM822.053571.752012SSE RenewablesSSE plcSSE plc[94]
Gigha CommunityHighland55°40′05″N 05°45′16″W / 55.66806°N 5.75444°W / 55.66806; -5.75444 (Gigha Community)Vestas V270.22530.682004Gigha Renewable Energy CompanyGigha Renewable Energy LtdIsle of Gigha Heritage Trust[95]
Kilbraur (Strathbrora)Highland58°02′52″N 04°07′40″W / 58.04778°N 4.12778°W / 58.04778; -4.12778 (Kilbraur)Nordex N902.501947.502008RDCFalck RenewablesFalck Renewables[96]
Millennium (Glenmoriston)Highland57°08′04″N 04°49′56″W / 57.13444°N 4.83222°W / 57.13444; -4.83222 (Millennium)Nordex N902.501640.002008RDCFalck RenewablesFalck Renewables[97]
Millennium Extension (Glenmoriston)Highland57°08′04″N 04°49′56″W / 57.13444°N 4.83222°W / 57.13444; -4.83222 (Millennium Extension)Nordex N902.50410.002008WCEFalck RenewablesFalck Renewables[98]
NovarHighland57°42′52″N 04°26′03″W / 57.71444°N 4.43417°W / 57.71444; -4.43417 (Novar)Bonus B5000.503417.001997npower renewablesInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[99]
Findhorn Foundation ExtensionMoray57°39′26″N 03°34′48″W / 57.65722°N 3.58000°W / 57.65722; -3.58000 (Findhorn_Ecovillage)Vestas V290.22530.752006Findhorn Foundation--[100]
Paul's HillMoray57°26′46″N 03°28′34″W / 57.44611°N 3.47611°W / 57.44611; -3.47611 (Paul’s Hill)Bonus B23002.302864.402006Fred Olsen RenewablesNatural Power/Fred OlsenFred Olsen Renewables Ltd[101]
Rothes (Cairn Uish)Moray57°32′14″N 03°22′17″W / 57.53722°N 3.37139°W / 57.53722; -3.37139 (Rothes)Bonus B23002.302250.602005Fred Olsen RenewablesNatural Power/Fred OlsenFred Olsen Renewables Ltd[102]
ArdrossanNorth Ayrshire55°41′09″N 04°48′26″W / 55.68583°N 4.80722°W / 55.68583; -4.80722 (Ardrossan)Vestas V802.001224.002004AirtricityInfinisInfinis[103]
Ardrossan ExtensionNorth Ayrshire55°41′09″N 04°48′26″W / 55.68583°N 4.80722°W / 55.68583; -4.80722 (Ardrossan Extension)Vestas V802.0036.002004InfinisInfinis-[104]
Hagshaw Hill ExtensionNorth Lanarkshire55°33′22″N 03°54′03″W / 55.55611°N 3.90083°W / 55.55611; -3.90083 (Hagshaw Hill Extension)Siemens SWT-1.31.302026.002008ScottishPower-ScottishPower[105]
Bu FarmOrkney59°04′59″N 02°39′53″W / 59.08306°N 2.66472°W / 59.08306; -2.66472 (Bu Farm)GE Wind 900S0.9032.702002Farm EnergyI & H BrownI & H Brown[106]
Burgar HillOrkney59°07′13″N 03°08′45″W / 59.12028°N 3.14583°W / 59.12028; -3.14583 (Burgar Hill)Nordex N802.5025.002007npower renewablesInnogyInnogy[107]
Hammars HillOrkney59°05′41″N 03°04′31″W / 59.09472°N 3.07528°W / 59.09472; -3.07528 (Hammars Hill)Enercon E440.9054.502010Hammars Hill Energy Ltd--
Spurness Wind FarmOrkney59°11′10″N 02°41′22″W / 59.18611°N 2.68944°W / 59.18611; -2.68944 (Spurness)NEG Micon NM802.7538.252005Your Energy-SSE plc[108]
DrumdergPerth and Kinross56°40′46″N 03°21′23″W / 56.67944°N 3.35639°W / 56.67944; -3.35639 (Drumderg)Siemens SWT-2.32.301636.802008SSE plc--[109]
Green KnowesPerth and Kinross56°14′56″N 03°40′01″W / 56.24889°N 3.66694°W / 56.24889; -3.66694 (Green Knowes)Acciona AW15001.501827.002008ScottishPower-ScottishPower[110]
ToddleburnScottish Borders55°46′20″N 02°48′24″W / 55.77222°N 2.80667°W / 55.77222; -2.80667 (Toddleburn)Siemens SWT-2.32.301227.602010SSE Renewables-SSE Renewables[111][permanent dead link]
Black HillScottish Borders55°47′54″N 02°26′02″W / 55.79833°N 2.43389°W / 55.79833; -2.43389 (Black Hill)Siemens SWT-1.31.302228.602007RES-RES[112]
BowbeatScottish Borders55°42′56″N 03°08′23″W / 55.71556°N 3.13972°W / 55.71556; -3.13972 (Bowbeat)Nordex N601.302431.202002E.ON UK RenewablesE.ON RenewablesE.ON Renewables[113]
CarcantScottish Borders55°45′42″N 03°00′49″W / 55.76167°N 3.01361°W / 55.76167; -3.01361 (Carcant)Siemens2.0036.002010AMEC WindSSE RenewablesSSE Renewables[114][permanent dead link]
Crystal RigScottish Borders55°53′42″N 02°30′47″W / 55.89500°N 2.51306°W / 55.89500; -2.51306 (Crystal Rig)Nordex N802.502050.002004Fred Olsen RenewablesNatural Power/Fred OlsenFred Olsen Renewables Ltd[115]
Crystal Rig1aScottish Borders55°53′42″N 02°30′47″W / 55.89500°N 2.51306°W / 55.89500; -2.51306 (Crystal Rig 1a)Nordex N802.50512.502007Fred Olsen Renewables-Fred Olsen Renewables Ltd[116]
Crystal Rig2 & 2aScottish Borders55°54′20″N 02°33′00″W / 55.90556°N 2.55000°W / 55.90556; -2.55000 (Crystal Rig 2 & 2a)Siemens SWT-2.32.3060138.002010Fred Olsen RenewablesNatural Power/Fred OlsenFred Olsen Renewables Ltd[117]
Dun LawScottish Borders55°48′27″N 02°51′37″W / 55.80750°N 2.86028°W / 55.80750; -2.86028 (Dun Law)Vestas V470.662617.602000ScottishPowerB9 EnergyScottishPower[118]; [119]
Dun Law ExtensionScottish Borders55°48′27″N 02°51′37″W / 55.80750°N 2.86028°W / 55.80750; -2.86028 (Dun Law Extension)Vestas V520.853529.752009RES-ScottishPower[120]
LongparkScottish Borders55°40′23″N 02°50′11″W / 55.67306°N 2.83639°W / 55.67306; -2.83639 (Longpark)REpower MM822.001938.002009Wind ProspectCumbria Wind FarmsEDF EN[121]
Burradale Phase 1Shetland Islands60°09′53″N 01°14′10″W / 60.16472°N 1.23611°W / 60.16472; -1.23611 (Burradale Phase 1)Vestas V470.6631.982000Shetland AerogeneratorsShetland Aerogenerators LtdShetland Aerogenerators[122]
Burradale Phase 2Shetland Islands60°09′53″N 01°14′10″W / 60.16472°N 1.23611°W / 60.16472; -1.23611 (Burradale Phase 2)Vestas V520.8521.702003Shetland AerogeneratorsShetland Aerogenerators LtdShetland Aerogenerators[123]
ArecleochSouth Ayrshire55°03′12″N 04°52′56″W / 55.05333°N 4.88222°W / 55.05333; -4.88222 (Arecleoch)Gamesa G802.0060120.002011ScottishPowerScottishPower Renewables[124]
Hadyard Hill, BarrSouth Ayrshire55°14′45″N 04°43′23″W / 55.24583°N 4.72306°W / 55.24583; -4.72306 (Hadyard Hill)Bonus B23002.3052120.002006SSE plcSSE plcSSE plc[125]
Black Law Phase ISouth Lanarkshire55°46′01″N 03°44′20″W / 55.76694°N 3.73889°W / 55.76694; -3.73889 (Black Law Phase I)Siemens SWT-2.32.304497.002005ScottishPower-ScottishPower[126]
Black Law Phase IISouth Lanarkshire55°46′01″N 03°44′20″W / 55.76694°N 3.73889°W / 55.76694; -3.73889 (Black Law Phase II)Siemens SWT-2.32.301227.602006ScottishPower-ScottishPower[127]
Greendykeside Wind FarmSouth Lanarkshire55°54′30″N 03°54′07″W / 55.90833°N 3.90194°W / 55.90833; -3.90194 (Greendykeside)REpower MM822.0024.002007A7 Energy LtdWind Prospect-[128]
Hagshaw HillSouth Lanarkshire55°33′02″N 03°55′06″W / 55.55056°N 3.91833°W / 55.55056; -3.91833 (Hagshaw Hill)Bonus B6000.602615.601995Eurus Energy/Ecogen LtdIngencoScottishPower[129]
Lochhead FarmSouth Lanarkshire55°42′17″N 03°56′46″W / 55.70472°N 3.94611°W / 55.70472; -3.94611 (Lochhead Farm)REpower MM822.0536.152009A7 Energy Ltd--
Braes of DouneStirling56°16′34″N 04°03′45″W / 56.27611°N 4.06250°W / 56.27611; -4.06250 (Braes of Doune)Vestas V802.003672.002007Airtricity-Airtricity/Centrica[130]
Burnfoot HillStirling56°12′41″N 03°46′01″W / 56.21139°N 3.76694°W / 56.21139; -3.76694 (Burnfoot Hill)REpower MM822.001326.002010Wind ProspectEDF EN-
CraigengeltStirling56°03′07″N 04°02′23″W / 56.05194°N 4.03972°W / 56.05194; -4.03972 (Craigengelt Hill)Nordex N802.50820.002010GDF SUEZ Energy UK--[131]
EarlsburnStirling56°05′00″N 04°05′00″W / 56.08333°N 4.08333°W / 56.08333; -4.08333 (Earlsburn)Nordex N802.501537.502007RDCFalck RenewablesFalck Renewables[132]
RhoddersStirling56°09′14″N 03°44′24″W / 56.15389°N 3.74000°W / 56.15389; -3.74000 (Burnfoot Hill)Senvion MM822.05612.32016EDF ENEDF EN-[133]
Pates HillWest Lothian55°48′32″N 03°35′57″W / 55.80889°N 3.59917°W / 55.80889; -3.59917 (Pates Hill)Vestas V802.00714.002010Your EnergyEngineering RenewablesWinscales Moor Wind Farm Ltd[134]
Arnish MoorWestern Isles58°10′42″N 06°25′39″W / 58.17833°N 6.42750°W / 58.17833; -6.42750 (Arnish Moor)Nordex N601.3033.902007Farm EnergyFarm EnergyJohn Moulton[135], [136]

Wales

Onshore wind farms in Wales
Wind farmCountyCoordinatesModelPower per turbine (MW)No.Cap. (MW)OnlineDeveloperOperatorOwnerWebsite
Llyn AlawAnglesey53°21′48″N 04°26′59″W / 53.36333°N 4.44972°W / 53.36333; -4.44972 (Llyn Alaw)Bonus B6000.603420.401997npower renewablesInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[137]
Alltwalis (formerly Blaengwen)Carmarthenshire51°58′42″N 04°15′03″W / 51.97833°N 4.25083°W / 51.97833; -4.25083 (Alltwalis)Siemens SWT-2.32.301023.002009Statkraft Wind UK Ltd--[138]
Blaen BowiCarmarthenshire51°59′17″N 04°26′43″W / 51.98806°N 4.44528°W / 51.98806; -4.44528 (Blaen Bowi)Nordex N601.3033.902002Windjen Power LtdWindjen Power LtdWindjen Power Ltd
Parc CynogCarmarthenshire51°45′33″N 04°32′40″W / 51.75917°N 4.54444°W / 51.75917; -4.54444 (Parc Cynog)NEG Micon0.7253.602001Nuon RenewablesNuon RenewablesNuon Renewables[139]
Pendine (Parc Cynog Extension I)Carmarthenshire51°45′33″N 04°32′40″W / 51.75917°N 4.54444°W / 51.75917; -4.54444 (Parc Cynog Extension I)Enercon E480.8064.802009Nuon RenewablesNuon RenewablesNuon Renewables[140]
Cefn CroesCeredigion52°24′18″N 03°45′03″W / 52.40500°N 3.75083°W / 52.40500; -3.75083 (Cefn Croes)GE 1.5se1.503958.502005Falck RenewablesRDC / Falck RenewablesFalck Renewables[141]
Dyffryn BrodynCeredigion51°52′09″N 04°33′25″W / 51.86917°N 4.55694°W / 51.86917; -4.55694 (Dyffryn Brodyn)Nordtank NTK5000.50115.501994New World PowerRESRES[142]
LlangwyryfonCeredigion52°18′26″N 04°01′43″W / 52.30722°N 4.02861°W / 52.30722; -4.02861 (Llangwyryfon)Vestas V520.85119.352004First Windfarm Holdings LtdCumbria Wind FarmsFirst Wind Farm Holdings[143]
Mynydd GordduCeredigion52°27′18″N 03°58′20″W / 52.45500°N 3.97222°W / 52.45500; -3.97222 (Mynydd Gorddu)NEG Micon M1500-5000.501910.201998AmgenInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[144]
RheidolCeredigion52°24′12″N 03°52′56″W / 52.40333°N 3.88222°W / 52.40333; -3.88222 (Rheidol)Bonus B3000.3082.401997E.ON UK RenewablesRESE.ON Renewables[145]; [146]
Rhyd-y-GroesAnglesey53°24′46″N 04°25′54″W / 53.41278°N 4.43167°W / 53.41278; -4.43167 (Rhyd-y-Groes)Bonus B3000.30247.201992E.ON UK RenewablesB9 EnergyE.ON Renewables[147]
Moel MaelogenConwy53°08′08″N 03°43′24″W / 53.13556°N 3.72333°W / 53.13556; -3.72333 (Moel Maelogen)Bonus B13001.3032.602002Cwmni Gwynt Teg CyfGT O+MCwmni Gwynt Teg Cyf[148]
Moel Maelogen ExtensionConwy53°08′08″N 03°43′24″W / 53.13556°N 3.72333°W / 53.13556; -3.72333 (Moel Maelogen Extension)Siemens SWT-1.31.30911.702008Ail Wynt Cyf--[149]
Tir Mostyn & Foel GochDenbighshire53°06′52″N 03°29′17″W / 53.11444°N 3.48806°W / 53.11444; -3.48806 (Tir Mostyn & Foel Goch)Gamesa G520.852521.252005Windjen Power Ltd-HgCapital[150]
Wern Ddu (Craig Lelo)Denbighshire53°00′28″N 03°22′48″W / 53.00778°N 3.38000°W / 53.00778; -3.38000 (Wern Ddu)Enercon E702.3049.202010Tegni--[151]
Braich Ddu FarmGwynedd52°57′42″N 03°28′04″W / 52.96167°N 3.46778°W / 52.96167; -3.46778 (Braich Ddu Farm)Nordex N601.3033.902008REG Windpower--[152]
Hafoty Ucha 2 ExtensionGwynedd52°54′01″N 03°35′18″W / 52.90028°N 3.58833°W / 52.90028; -3.58833 (Hafoty Ucha 2 Extension)Vestas V520.8521.702002TegniTegniTegni[153]
TrysglwynAnglesey53°22′28″N 04°20′43″W / 53.37444°N 4.34528°W / 53.37444; -4.34528 (Trysglwyn)Bonus0.40145.601996npower renewablesInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[154]
Ffynnon OerNeath Port Talbot51°54′00″N 03°10′00″W / 51.90000°N 3.16667°W / 51.90000; -3.16667 (Ffynnon Oer)REpower MM702.001632.002006npower renewablesInnogyInnogy[155]
Castle Pill Farm RepoweringPembrokeshire52°03′39″N 03°39′25″W / 52.06083°N 3.65694°W / 52.06083; -3.65694 (Castle Pill Farm)EWT 9000.9043.202009Infinergy--[156]
Solutia UK LtdPembrokeshire51°33′53″N 02°57′34″W / 51.56472°N 2.95944°W / 51.56472; -2.95944 (Solutia UK Ltd)Nordex N902.5025.002009Wind Direct-Wind Direct Ltd[157]
Bryn TitliPowys52°22′03″N 03°33′51″W / 52.36750°N 3.56417°W / 52.36750; -3.56417 (Bryn Titli)Bonus B4500.45229.901994npower renewablesInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[158]
Carno ’A’ & ’B’Powys52°33′02″N 03°36′01″W / 52.55056°N 3.60028°W / 52.55056; -3.60028 (Carno ’A’ & ’B’)Bonus B6000.605633.601996npower renewablesInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[159]
Carno ExtensionPowys52°33′02″N 03°36′01″W / 52.55056°N 3.60028°W / 52.55056; -3.60028 (Carno Extension)Siemens SWT-1.31.301215.602009Amegni--[160]
CemmaesPowys52°38′38″N 03°40′45″W / 52.64389°N 3.67917°W / 52.64389; -3.67917 (Cemmaes)Vestas V520.851815.302002First Windfarm Holdings LtdCumbria Wind FarmsFirst Wind Farm Holdings[161]
Llandinam P&LPowys52°26′11″N 03°24′49″W / 52.43639°N 3.41361°W / 52.43639; -3.41361 (Llandinam P&L)Mitsubishi0.3010330.901992ScottishPower/Eurus EnergySKMScottishPower/Eurus Energy[162]
Mynydd ClogauPowys52°34′49″N 03°25′59″W / 52.58028°N 3.43306°W / 52.58028; -3.43306 (Mynydd Clogau)Vestas V520.851714.452006NoveraSKMNovera Energy plc[163]
Taff ElyRhondda Cynon Taff51°33′46″N 03°29′09″W / 51.56278°N 3.48583°W / 51.56278; -3.48583 (Taff Ely)Nordtank NTK450/5000.45209.001993Perma EnergyInnogyBeaufort Wind Limited[164]
Totals
CountryNo. of
turbines
Total
capacity
(GW)
England1,9992.93
Northern Ireland1,3021.33
Scotland4,4648.56
Wales9981.25
Whole of UK8,76314.07

See also

References