Overview
Bonerbo Wind Turbines (resubmission) is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 1.5 MW, owned by Messrs Stevenson Watson & Brunton.
Bonerbo Wind Turbines (resubmission) is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 56.259400, -2.746700. The facility has a capacity of 1.5 MW and is currently operational. It is owned by Messrs Stevenson Watson & Brunton, a private entity. The wind farm operates under the United Kingdom's renewable energy framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). Onshore wind is a mature technology in the UK, with many projects repowering or expanding. The 1.5 MW capacity places this facility in the small-scale category, typical for community or single-turbine installations. As a small onshore wind installation, Bonerbo Wind Turbines contributes to local renewable energy generation and grid decarbonization. The site's environmental context includes potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual landscape considerations, which are common for wind projects in rural areas. The facility supports the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Scotland, where onshore wind farms are common. The local environment includes agricultural land and natural habitats that may host bird and bat species. Wind turbines can pose collision risks to flying wildlife, and visual impacts on the landscape are a consideration. The site's small scale may reduce these impacts compared to larger wind farms.
Frequently asked questions
Bonerbo Wind Turbines (resubmission) is located in the United Kingdom at coordinates 56.259400, -2.746700, likely in Scotland.
The facility has a capacity of 1.5 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind installation.
The wind farm is owned by Messrs Stevenson Watson & Brunton.
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.
Common concerns include visual impact on landscapes, noise, and potential collision risks for birds and bats. Mitigation measures such as careful siting and monitoring are often employed.