Winscales Moor Wind Farm
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Posted by Energetic
Otherwise known as the Winscales Extension, it is located adjacent to the original Winscales Wind Farm, built in 1999. There are seven Vestas V52 turbines producing an annual energy output of 18,800 MWh, equivalent to the needs of approximately 4,000 households.
Your Energy Ltd submitted an application to Allerdale Borough Council in December 2006 for approval and planning permission was granted in June 2007. It became operational in May 2009.
Cumbrian firm Story Construction were the main contractor appointed to build the wind farm. The Vestas turbines are 81 metres high, comprising of 50 metres to the hub and a 62 metre rotor diameter.
The Winscales Moor Wind Farm will contribute £130,000 during its life towards projects in the parishes of Winscales, Great Clifton and Little Clifton.
Local projects to benefit include the Great Clifton Village Hall which received £5,200 towards a new central heating system, and Little Clifton Village Hall received £8,000 towards renovations.
The fund is administered by the Cumbria Community foundation
The Winscales Moor Wind Farm is featured on a Windspotting Brochure produced for tourists to the area.
Winscales Moor Wind Farm | |
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Country | England, United Kingdom |
Locale | near Winscales, Cumbria |
Status | Operational |
Commission date | May 2009 |
Owner(s) | Mistral |
Turbine information | |
Turbines | 7 X 0.85MW |
Manufacturer(s) | Vestas |
Power generation information | |
Maximum capacity | 9.1 MW |