Rigged Hill Onshore Wind Farm, United Kingdom | Renewable Energy Facility

Rigged Hill is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 55.02° N, -6.82° W. The facility has a capacity of 5 MW, placing it in the small-scale wind category. It is owned by B9 Energy Services Ltd and ScottishPower Renewables, and is currently operational. The wind farm operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). These mechanisms support the deployment of onshore wind, though planning restrictions have limited new developments in England. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, onshore wind continues to be a key part of the renewable energy mix. As a small wind farm, Rigged Hill contributes to local renewable energy generation and helps reduce carbon emissions. Its environmental impact includes visual and land-use considerations, as well as potential effects on bird and bat populations, which are typical for onshore wind developments. The facility supports the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050.

The site is located in a rural area of Northern Ireland, where onshore wind farms are common due to favorable wind speeds. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual effects on the landscape. The facility operates under UK environmental regulations that require mitigation measures for wildlife and habitat protection.