Overview
St Breock is a 10.3 MW onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, owned by REG & Blackrock. It generates renewable electricity from wind power.
St Breock is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 10.3 megawatts. The facility is owned by REG & Blackrock and contributes to the country's renewable energy generation from wind power. The United Kingdom has a strong regulatory framework supporting renewable energy, including the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation. Onshore wind farms like St Breock benefit from these policies, which provide stable revenue streams and encourage investment in wind energy. The UK has a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, and onshore wind plays a key role in the country's energy mix. St Breock's electricity is fed into the national grid, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Onshore wind farms in the UK are typically located in rural areas with good wind resources, and they contribute to local economies through jobs and community benefit funds. The facility supports the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like St Breock can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. Wind energy provides a clean source of electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
St Breock is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 50.4956 N, -4.8213 W.
St Breock has a capacity of 10.3 megawatts, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
St Breock is owned by REG & Blackrock, a partnership between Renewable Energy Generation and Blackrock.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation, which provide price guarantees and incentives for renewable electricity generation.
St Breock generates clean electricity from wind, helping the UK meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050 and its goal of increasing renewable energy capacity.