Overview
Corriegarth is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 69 MW, owned by Greencoat Capital.
Corriegarth is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 69 MW. The facility is owned by Greencoat Capital and contributes to the country's renewable energy generation from wind power. The United Kingdom has a strong regulatory framework supporting renewable energy, including the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO). Onshore wind farms like Corriegarth benefit from these mechanisms, which provide stable revenue streams and encourage investment in wind energy. The 69 MW capacity places Corriegarth in the medium-to-large scale range for onshore wind in the UK. Corriegarth plays a role in the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The wind farm's location in Scotland, a region with high wind resources, supports efficient energy production. Its operational status ensures ongoing contribution to the grid and local renewable energy targets.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Corriegarth can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The facility's location in a windy region of the United Kingdom supports efficient energy generation, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel-based power.
Frequently asked questions
Corriegarth is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland, with coordinates 57.1901 N, -4.3596 W.
Corriegarth has a capacity of 69 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind farm in the UK.
Corriegarth is owned by Greencoat Capital, a renewable energy investment firm.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO), which provide price guarantees and incentives for renewable electricity generation.
Corriegarth generates clean electricity from wind, helping the UK meet its renewable energy targets and reduce carbon emissions as part of the transition to a low-carbon energy system.