Overview
Crimp is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.43 MW, owned by Crimp Power Ltd (West Coast Energy).
Crimp is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom. With a capacity of 2.43 MW, it is a small-scale wind energy facility contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio. The plant is owned by Crimp Power Ltd, a subsidiary of West Coast Energy. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). Onshore wind farms like Crimp benefit from these mechanisms, which provide stable revenue streams and incentivize clean electricity generation. The UK has a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, and onshore wind plays a key role in achieving this goal. Crimp's electricity is fed into the national grid, supporting local energy needs and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As a small wind farm, it has a modest environmental footprint, with typical considerations including visual impact and bird/bat interactions. The site contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity and helps diversify the energy mix.
Environmental context
The Crimp wind farm is located in a rural area of the United Kingdom, where onshore wind development must balance energy generation with local landscape and ecological considerations. Typical environmental factors for such projects include visual impact on the countryside, noise for nearby residents, and potential effects on bird and bat populations. The UK's planning framework requires environmental impact assessments to mitigate these concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Crimp wind farm is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 50.9119 N, -4.4881 W.
Crimp wind farm has a capacity of 2.43 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind installation.
Crimp wind farm is owned by Crimp Power Ltd, a subsidiary of West Coast 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 electricity generation.
Crimp contributes to the UK's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 by generating clean electricity from wind, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting grid decarbonization.