Overview
Mawdesley Moss is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, owned by Damian Culshaw. With a capacity of 2.3 MW, it contributes to the UK's renewable energy generation.
Mawdesley Moss is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, owned by Damian Culshaw. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 2.3 MW, placing it in the small-scale wind category typical for single-turbine or small cluster installations. The UK's renewable energy sector is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation. Onshore wind farms like Mawdesley Moss benefit from this framework, though planning restrictions in England have limited new developments. The facility operates under the UK's broader commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. As a small wind farm, Mawdesley Moss contributes to local energy needs and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its environmental impact includes potential visual and noise effects, typical for onshore wind, but these are managed through planning conditions. The facility supports the UK's renewable energy targets and grid decarbonization efforts.
Environmental context
The site is located in a rural area of Lancashire, with agricultural land use. Onshore wind farms in the UK must consider impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual amenity. The relatively small scale of Mawdesley Moss likely minimizes these effects, and the facility operates under standard environmental permits.
Frequently asked questions
Mawdesley Moss is located in the United Kingdom, near Mawdesley in Lancashire, at coordinates 53.6335, -2.7803.
Mawdesley Moss has a capacity of 2.3 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
Mawdesley Moss is owned by Damian Culshaw.
Onshore wind in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides guaranteed prices for low-carbon electricity, and the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Onshore wind farms must address visual impact, noise, and effects on wildlife such as birds and bats. Planning permissions typically include conditions to mitigate these impacts.