Overview
Lochcarnan Community Windfarm is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, owned by Storas Uibhist. With a capacity of 6.9 MW, it contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets.
Lochcarnan Community Windfarm is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, owned by Storas Uibhist. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 6.9 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for wind farms in the region. The wind farm operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). These mechanisms support renewable energy generation and help the UK meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050. Onshore wind is a mature technology in the UK, with many community-owned projects like this one contributing to local energy resilience. As a community-owned project, Lochcarnan Windfarm provides local economic benefits and supports the transition to clean energy. Its location in the Outer Hebrides benefits from strong wind resources, typical for the region. The facility plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security for the local area.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of the Outer Hebrides, where the landscape is characterized by open moorland and coastal features. Onshore wind farms in such settings can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, community-owned projects often incorporate environmental considerations and engage with local stakeholders to mitigate these effects. The strong wind resource in this region makes it suitable for wind energy generation.
Frequently asked questions
Lochcarnan Community Windfarm is located in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, at coordinates 57.2337 N, -7.3479 W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 6.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind installation.
The wind farm is owned by Storas Uibhist, a community organization based in the Outer Hebrides.
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.
Community-owned projects like Lochcarnan Windfarm can provide local economic benefits, increase public support for renewables, and contribute to local energy resilience.