Overview
Pogbie Wind Farm 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 4.8 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets.
Pogbie Wind Farm 2 is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, operating with a capacity of 4.8 MW. The facility is owned by Mongoose (formerly Energy Law Unlimited/Pogbie Windfarm) and is part of the UK's expanding wind energy sector. The wind farm utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, a technology that has seen significant growth under the UK's Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes. With a capacity of 4.8 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for onshore wind in the region. As a renewable energy facility, Pogbie Wind Farm 2 contributes to the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. It provides clean electricity to the grid, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supporting local energy security.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Pogbie Wind Farm 2 can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, they produce no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, contributing to climate change mitigation. The site's location in the United Kingdom benefits from consistent wind resources, making it a viable renewable energy source.
Frequently asked questions
Pogbie Wind Farm 2 is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 55.8395° N, -2.8421° W.
Pogbie Wind Farm 2 has a capacity of 4.8 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind farm.
Pogbie Wind Farm 2 is owned by Mongoose, formerly known as Energy Law Unlimited/Pogbie Windfarm.
Onshore wind in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation, which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation.
Pogbie Wind Farm 2 generates clean electricity, helping the UK meet its target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.