Onshore wind capacity accounted for 9.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded onshore wind capacity of 774GW. This is expected to contribute 13.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,618GW. Of the total global onshore wind capacity, 1.90% is in the UK. Listed below are the five largest upcoming onshore wind power plants by capacity in the UK, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global onshore wind power segment. Buy the latest onshore wind power plant profiles here.
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1. Scotland Wind Farm-Locogen
The Scotland Wind Farm-Locogen is a 800MW onshore wind power project located in Scotland, the UK. It is being developed by European Energy; Locogen. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2025. The project is owned by European Energy; Locogen. Buy the profile here.
2. Scoop Hill Community Wind Farm
Scoop Hill Community Wind Farm is a 525MW onshore wind power project in Scotland, the UK. Community Windpower is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2024. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Community Windpower. Buy the profile here.
3. Viking Wind Farm
The 443MW Viking Wind Farm is located in Scotland, the UK. It is owned by Viking Energy Wind Farm. The onshore wind project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2024. Viking Energy Wind Farm is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Teviot Wind Farm
The Teviot Wind Farm is a 409MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Scotland, the UK. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Muirhall Energy. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. Muirhall Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Faw Side Wind Farm
The 315MW onshore wind project, Faw Side Wind Farm is expected to get commissioned by 2025. It is being developed by CWL Energy. The project is currently in announced stage. Community Windpower is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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