Cumberhead Wind Farm is a 50MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Scotland, the UK. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2021 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in March 2023. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project was developed by Cumberhead Wind Energy and RDC Partners. The project is currently owned by Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust with a stake of 100%.

The project generates 160,000MWh of electricity.

Development status

The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2021 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in March 2023.

Power purchase agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Kimberly-Clark under a power purchase agreement for a period of 10 years, starting from 2023.

Contractors involved

Nordex was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 12 units of N133 turbines, each with 4.165MW nameplate capacity.

Nordex is the O&M contractor for the wind power project. The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2023, for a period of 25 years.

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About Cumberhead Wind Energy

Cumberhead Wind Energy Ltd (Cumberhead Wind) generates, procures, transmits, distributes, and produces power from renewable energy. The company is headquartered in the UK.

About RDC Partners

RDC Partners LLP (RDC Partners) holds stake in Awel Newydd Cyf, an owner of 24.6 mega-watt (MW) Tirgwynt wind farm in Wales, the UK.

This content was updated on 25 January 2024

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