Overview
Low Spinney is an 8.2 MW onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, operated by Infinis (previously Broadview Energy Developments). It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Low Spinney is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 8.2 MW. It is owned by Infinis, previously Broadview Energy Developments, and is currently operational. The facility is part of the UK's growing portfolio of onshore wind energy, which plays a key role in the country's transition to net-zero emissions. The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation. The facility's 8.2 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in the UK. Onshore wind farms like Low Spinney contribute to local energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. They also support the UK's Renewable Energy Directive targets and the government's ambition to reach 50 GW of offshore and onshore wind by 2030. The facility's location in the Midlands benefits from moderate wind speeds suitable for power generation.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms in the UK are subject to environmental assessments addressing visual impact, noise, and effects on bird and bat populations. Low Spinney's location in the Midlands is characterized by agricultural land and rural settlements, where wind turbines can be visible from a distance. The facility's relatively small scale may reduce cumulative landscape impacts compared to larger wind farms.
Frequently asked questions
Low Spinney is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Midlands region. The exact coordinates are 52.5024° N, -1.1792° W.
Low Spinney has a total installed capacity of 8.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind farm.
Low Spinney is owned by Infinis, which previously operated under Broadview Energy Developments.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which guarantees a fixed price for electricity generated, encouraging investment in renewable energy.
Onshore wind farms in the UK must undergo environmental impact assessments covering visual amenity, noise, and effects on wildlife such as birds and bats. Planning permissions often include conditions to mitigate these impacts.