Rothiesholm Onshore Wind Farm, United Kingdom | 2.7 MW Renewable Energy Facility

Rothiesholm is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.7 MW. Developed and owned by Longearth Ltd / Farm Energy, the facility is part of the UK's growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. Onshore wind is a mature technology in the UK, supported by government policies such as the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the CfD scheme and the Renewables Obligation (now closed to new capacity). The UK has a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, with onshore wind playing a key role. Rothiesholm's 2.7 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in the UK, where typical capacities range from 1 MW to over 50 MW. Environmentally, onshore wind farms like Rothiesholm contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. The site's location in a rural area may involve considerations such as visual impact and potential effects on local bird and bat populations, which are typically addressed through environmental assessments and mitigation measures during planning and operation.

Onshore wind farms in the UK are typically sited in rural or coastal areas with good wind resources. Environmental considerations include visual impact on landscapes, noise for nearby residents, and potential effects on bird and bat populations through collision or habitat disturbance. These factors are assessed during the planning process, and mitigation measures such as turbine placement and operational curtailment are often implemented to minimize ecological impacts.