West Benhar Wind Farm is a 30.1MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Scotland, the UK. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2021 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2024. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project is being developed by EDF Renewables UK and Partnerships for Renewables. The project is currently owned by EDF Renewables UK with a stake of 100%.

The project is expected to generate 66,720MWh electricity and supply enough clean energy to power 18,000 households. The project is expected to offset 28,688t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.

The Tubular Steel structure to be installed at the project site are expected to be 91.4m high.

Development status

The project construction is expected to commence from 2021. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2024.

Contractors involved

Vestas Wind Systems will be the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company is expected to provide 7 units of 3.2-103 turbines, each with 4.3MW nameplate capacity.

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About EDF Renewables UK

EDF Renewables UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Electricite de France SA, engaged in offering renewable energy solutions such as design, installation and infrastructure services for solar power, wind power, EV power and battery storage. The company is headquartered in London, Greater London, the UK.

About Partnerships for Renewables

Partnerships for Renewables Ltd (PFR), a subsidiary of Carbon Trust Enterprises Ltd, is a renewable energy company that develops, constructs and operates onshore and offshore wind energy projects, primarily on public sector land. The company generates power using fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. PFR is committed to maximizing community benefit and will be seeking to develop market-leading community benefit packages alongside their development. It operates and manages Crook Hill Wind Farm and Reaps Moss Wind Farm. The company's projects include The Mosses, and Clare Wind Farm, among others. PFR is headquartered in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, the UK.

This content was updated on 10 July 2024

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