Overview
Dalby is a 9.2 MW onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, operated by Ecotricity. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Dalby is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, owned and operated by Ecotricity. With a capacity of 9.2 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale wind facility that supports the country's transition to low-carbon energy. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). These mechanisms provide financial support for renewable electricity generation, helping to integrate wind power into the national grid. Onshore wind is a mature technology in the UK, with extensive deployment across rural and coastal areas. Dalby's generation contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions. The wind farm's location in the East Midlands benefits from consistent wind resources, supporting grid stability and local energy needs.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Dalby 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 UK's planning framework requires environmental assessments to address such concerns, balancing renewable energy benefits with ecological protection.
Frequently asked questions
Dalby wind farm is located in the United Kingdom, in the East Midlands region. The exact coordinates are 52.8065° N, -1.0343° W.
Dalby wind farm has a capacity of 9.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind installation.
Dalby wind farm is owned and operated by Ecotricity, a UK-based renewable energy company.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for generators, and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which requires suppliers to source a portion of electricity from renewables.
Onshore wind farms in the UK must undergo environmental impact assessments addressing visual impact, noise, and effects on wildlife such as birds and bats. Mitigation measures like curtailment during migration periods are often implemented.