Overview
Ystgellog Farm Wind Farm is a 4.6 MW onshore wind facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Airvolution Energy. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Ystgellog Farm Wind Farm is an onshore wind facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 4.6 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Airvolution Energy and is currently operational, generating electricity from wind power. The facility operates under the UK's renewable energy framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation. Onshore wind is a mature technology in the UK, with many projects repowering older turbines to increase efficiency. The 4.6 MW capacity places this farm in the small-to-medium scale category for UK onshore wind. Wind farms like Ystgellog contribute to the UK's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. They provide clean electricity to the grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The site's location in a rural area supports local energy needs while minimizing visual impact through careful siting and design.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms in the UK are subject to strict environmental assessments to minimize impacts on bird and bat populations, as well as landscape and noise concerns. The Ystgellog site likely underwent such assessments to ensure compatibility with local ecosystems. Wind energy helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel generation.
Frequently asked questions
Ystgellog Farm Wind Farm is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 53.3938 N, -4.4003 W.
Ystgellog Farm Wind Farm has a capacity of 4.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind facility.
The wind farm is owned and operated by Airvolution Energy, a renewable energy company active in the UK.
Onshore wind in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation, which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation.
By generating electricity from wind, Ystgellog Farm Wind Farm reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps the UK meet its renewable energy and net-zero targets.