Overview
Arnish Moor is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 3.9 MW, owned by Arnish Electric Ltd / Farm Energy.
Arnish Moor is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 58.1766° N, -6.4383° W. The facility has a capacity of 3.9 MW and is owned by Arnish Electric Ltd / Farm Energy. It is currently operational, contributing to the UK's renewable energy generation. The wind farm operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). These mechanisms support renewable energy deployment and grid integration. At 3.9 MW, Arnish Moor is a small-scale wind farm, typical of community or single-turbine projects in the region. Arnish Moor plays a role in the local energy mix, providing clean electricity to the grid. The site's location in a rural area minimizes visual and land-use conflicts, while modern turbine designs help reduce bird and bat impacts. The facility contributes to the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of the United Kingdom, where onshore wind development is common. Environmental considerations include potential visual impact on the landscape and effects on local bird and bat populations. The facility's small scale and modern turbine technology help mitigate these impacts, while contributing to renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Arnish Moor is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 58.1766° N, -6.4383° W.
Arnish Moor has a capacity of 3.9 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
Arnish Moor is owned by Arnish Electric Ltd / Farm Energy.
Onshore wind in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which provide financial incentives for renewable energy generation.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes and affect bird and bat populations. Modern turbine designs and careful siting help mitigate these effects.