Kype Muir is a 155.6MW 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 multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2017 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2019. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project was developed by Banks Renewables. Banks Renewables and Greencoat UK Wind are currently owning the project.

The project supplies enough clean energy to power 124,000 households.

Development status

The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2017 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2019.

Power purchase agreement

The power generated from the Kype Muir (Kype Muir Phase I) is sold to Orsted under a power purchase agreement, starting from 2019.

Contractors involved

Kype Muir (Kype Muir Phase I) is equipped with Senvion 3.4M114 turbines. The phase consists of 26 turbines with 3.4MW nameplate capacity.

Kype Muir (Kype Muir Phase IIA) is equipped with Nordex turbines. The phase consists of 11 turbines, each with 4.8MW nameplate capacity.

Kype Muir (Kype Muir Phase IIB) is equipped with Nordex turbines. The phase consists of 4 turbines, each with 3.6MW nameplate capacity.

Senvion is the O&M contractor for the Kype Muir (Kype Muir Phase I). The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2019, for a period of 20 years.

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About Banks Renewables

Banks Renewables Ltd (Banks Renewables), a subsidiary of Banks Developments Ltd is a renewable energy company. It offers energy solutions. The company offer services that include project management, planning, renewable energy solutions, and delivery process services. It offers its renewable energy solutions to increase demand for heat and electricity. Banks Renewables also provides warmer schemes to help communities to tackle poor energy efficiency and lower energy bills. The company generates power from renewable technologies such as onshore wind farms and photovoltaics. The company operates and develops projects in mining, property development, and renewable sectors. It has its operations in Meadowfield, Chesterfield, Durham and Hamilton, the UK. Banks Renewables is headquartered Meadowfield, the UK.

This content was updated on 25 January 2024

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.