Overview
Oakdale is a 4 MW onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, operated by Resonance. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Oakdale is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 4 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by Resonance, a renewable energy developer. As a small-scale wind farm, it plays a role in the UK's diverse renewable energy portfolio, which includes both onshore and offshore wind, solar, and other technologies. The UK has a strong regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation. Onshore wind farms like Oakdale benefit from this mechanism, which has driven significant deployment across the country. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity, feeding into the national grid. Oakdale's environmental significance lies in its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. The site is located in a rural area, and its operation is subject to planning conditions that address local impacts such as noise and visual amenity. The wind farm supports the UK's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The UK's onshore wind farms are typically sited in rural or upland areas with good wind resources. Environmental considerations include impacts on bird and bat populations, visual landscape effects, and noise for nearby residents. Planning permissions often require mitigation measures such as curtailment during peak bird activity or habitat enhancement. Oakdale's location in a rural setting means these factors are managed through standard regulatory processes.
Frequently asked questions
Oakdale is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 51.6869 N, -3.1714 W.
Oakdale has a capacity of 4 megawatts, making it a small-scale wind farm.
Oakdale is owned and operated by Resonance, a renewable energy company.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides guaranteed prices for low-carbon electricity, and through planning policies that encourage renewable energy development.
Onshore wind farms can affect bird and bat populations, create visual impacts on landscapes, and generate noise. These are managed through environmental assessments and mitigation measures required by planning permissions.