Overview
Tir Mostyn & Foel Goch is a 21.25 MW onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, operated by Munich Re. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Tir Mostyn & Foel Goch is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 21.25 MW. The facility is owned by Munich Re (previously Windjen Power Ltd) and plays a role in the country's renewable energy generation mix. The wind farm operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). These mechanisms support low-carbon electricity generation and help the UK meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050. Onshore wind is a mature technology in the UK, with many projects repowering older turbines to increase efficiency. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Its location in a rural area may have visual impacts on the landscape, but such effects are typically mitigated through planning conditions. The facility supports local grid stability and provides clean energy to the national grid.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of the United Kingdom, where onshore wind development is subject to planning regulations that consider visual impact, noise, and ecological effects. The site's operation displaces carbon emissions from fossil fuel generation, supporting national climate goals. Local biodiversity may be affected by turbine presence, but mitigation measures such as bird and bat surveys are commonly implemented.
Frequently asked questions
Tir Mostyn & Foel Goch is an onshore wind farm located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 53.1170° N, -3.4911° W.
The wind farm has a capacity of 21.25 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The facility is owned by Munich Re, which acquired it from the previous owner Windjen Power Ltd.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which requires suppliers to source a portion of electricity from renewables.
Onshore wind farms in the UK must undergo environmental impact assessments covering visual amenity, noise, ecology (including birds and bats), and land use. Planning permissions often include conditions to mitigate these impacts.