Overview
Magherafelt is a 1 MW onshore wind farm in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, owned by Tobermore Concrete Products. The facility is operational and contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Magherafelt is an onshore wind farm located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1 MW. The facility is owned by Tobermore Concrete Products and is currently operational, adding to the region's renewable energy generation. The wind farm operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme supporting low-carbon electricity. Onshore wind is a mature technology in the UK, with many projects repowering older turbines. The 1 MW scale places Magherafelt as a small-scale installation, typical for community or industrial self-supply. This facility contributes to local energy needs and supports the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050. Its location in Northern Ireland benefits from consistent wind resources, and the electricity generated helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The project demonstrates the role of private companies in advancing renewable energy deployment.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Magherafelt can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility's small scale reduces its overall environmental footprint, and wind energy itself produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, supporting climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Magherafelt is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, at coordinates 54.769000, -6.647700.
The Magherafelt wind farm has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind installation.
The Magherafelt wind farm is owned by Tobermore Concrete Products, a private company.
Onshore wind in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, and the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Wind energy produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and contributes to climate change mitigation. Proper siting can minimize impacts on wildlife.