Overview
Hare Hill (B) is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 2.7 MW, owned by Angus Cambell/Powergen.
Hare Hill (B) is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region near Durham. With a capacity of 2.7 MW, it is a small-scale wind energy facility contributing to the country's renewable energy mix. The plant is owned by Angus Cambell/Powergen and is currently operational. 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). These mechanisms support the deployment of onshore wind, although recent policy changes have shifted focus to offshore wind. The 2.7 MW capacity places Hare Hill (B) in the small-scale category, typical for community or single-turbine projects. As a wind farm, Hare Hill (B) contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UK's net-zero targets. Its environmental significance includes providing clean electricity to the local grid, though onshore wind can have visual and ecological impacts, such as bird and bat interactions, which are managed through planning conditions.
Environmental context
The local environment around Hare Hill (B) is typical of rural UK landscapes, with mixed agricultural land and some woodland. Onshore wind farms in this region must consider visual impact on the landscape and potential effects on bird and bat populations. The site's location and scale are designed to minimize these impacts while contributing to renewable energy generation.
Frequently asked questions
Hare Hill (B) is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, near Durham in the northeast of England.
Hare Hill (B) has a capacity of 2.7 MW, making it a small-scale wind energy facility.
Hare Hill (B) is owned by Angus Cambell/Powergen.
Onshore wind in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), though recent policy has favored offshore wind.
Onshore wind farms can impact local landscapes and wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Planning conditions typically require measures to mitigate these effects.