Overview
Whiteside Hill is a 25.3 MW onshore wind farm in Scotland, United Kingdom, operated by Whiteside Hill Farm (Scotland). It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Whiteside Hill is an operational onshore wind farm located in Scotland, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 25.3 megawatts. The facility is owned by Whiteside Hill Farm (Scotland) and represents a medium-scale wind energy project within the UK's renewable energy portfolio. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. The UK's renewable energy sector is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides price stability for low-carbon electricity generation. Scotland's abundant wind resources make it a key region for onshore wind development. Whiteside Hill contributes to the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The electricity generated helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports local grid stability. The project also aligns with Scotland's ambitious renewable energy targets, promoting sustainable energy production and economic benefits for the region.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Whiteside Hill can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, careful siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The facility operates within the UK's regulatory framework, which includes environmental impact assessments and wildlife protection guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
Whiteside Hill wind farm is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, at coordinates 55.3574° N, -4.0294° W.
Whiteside Hill has a capacity of 25.3 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
Whiteside Hill wind farm is owned by Whiteside Hill Farm (Scotland).
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, and through planning policies that require environmental impact assessments.
Whiteside Hill generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the UK's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as Scotland's renewable energy targets.