Overview
Goonabarn Farm Wind Turbines is an operational onshore wind farm in Cornwall, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1 MW, owned by George Richards Farms Partnership.
Goonabarn Farm Wind Turbines is an onshore wind farm located in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The facility is owned by George Richards Farms Partnership and has a capacity of 1 MW, placing it in the small-scale wind energy category typical for single or few turbine installations on agricultural land. The wind farm operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme supporting renewable energy deployment. Onshore wind in the UK benefits from a stable policy environment, though planning restrictions have limited new developments in certain areas. The single turbine at Goonabarn Farm contributes to local renewable energy generation and farm income diversification. Environmentally, the turbine provides clean electricity to the grid, offsetting carbon emissions from fossil fuel sources. As a small-scale installation, its visual and land-use impact is relatively low compared to larger wind farms. The facility supports the UK's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and aligns with regional renewable energy goals in Cornwall.
Environmental context
Cornwall has a strong wind resource, making it suitable for onshore wind energy. Small-scale turbines like Goonabarn Farm's have minimal land-use impact, as they are often integrated into existing agricultural operations. Wind energy in the region helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports the UK's climate targets, though local visual and noise considerations are managed through planning conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Goonabarn Farm Wind Turbines is located in Cornwall, United Kingdom, at coordinates 50.3497, -4.9606.
The wind farm has a capacity of 1 MW, typical for a single turbine installation on agricultural land.
The facility is owned by George Richards Farms Partnership.
Onshore wind in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation, and the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Small-scale wind turbines like Goonabarn Farm's generate clean electricity, reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependence, while having a relatively low visual and land-use impact.