Overview
Fairfield is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 6.5 MW, developed by Windprospect.
Fairfield is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 6.5 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Windprospect and is currently operational, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. The United Kingdom has a strong regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which support wind energy development. Onshore wind farms like Fairfield are typically sited in areas with good wind resources, and the UK's wind energy sector has seen significant growth, with onshore wind being a mature technology. Fairfield's 6.5 MW capacity places it as a small- to medium-scale wind farm. The facility contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets and helps reduce carbon emissions. Its location in the UK benefits from the country's ambitious climate goals, including net-zero emissions by 2050, and the wind farm supports local energy needs and grid stability.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Fairfield can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, they provide clean energy with no direct emissions. The UK's regulatory framework requires environmental impact assessments to mitigate such effects, and wind energy is a key component of the country's strategy to combat climate change.
Frequently asked questions
Fairfield wind farm is located in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 54.578800, -3.520400.
Fairfield wind farm has a capacity of 6.5 MW, making it a small- to medium-scale onshore wind installation.
Fairfield wind farm is owned and operated by Windprospect.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which provide financial incentives for renewable energy generation.
Fairfield contributes to the UK's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 by generating clean electricity from wind, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.