OnPath Energy is currently extending Kype Muir Wind Farm in order to generate an extra 67.2 MW of renewable electricity, enough to power 53,700 more homes.
The site will also deliver significant benefits to the local communities, totalling more than £21M during its lifespan. Following extensive community engagement, the proposed plans for the Kype Muir Extension will result in an additional 15 turbines placed at the site, generating enough renewable electricity to power a total of 123,700 homes when combined with the existing Kype Muir turbines.
67.2 MW
extra electricity generated per year
53,700
extra homes powered by clean energy
30,700
equivalent petrol cars taken off the road annually (combined with Kype Muir)
£21.1 million
in local community funds over the lifespan of the wind farm (combined with Kype Muir)
£159 million
total investment in the local economy (combined with Kype Muir)
800 jobs
directly or indirectly supported (combined with Kype Muir)
£47 million
estimated business rates (combined with Kype Muir)
About
The project
Kype Muir Extension is an addition to the existing Kype Muir Wind Farm, located approximately 7.5km south of the town of Strathaven.
Kype Muir and its Extension are flagship projects for OnPath Energy. They demonstrate the power of Community Partnering to maximise the social, environmental, and economic benefits of onshore wind farms. Through such partnerships, the benefits are shared fairly between the operator, local authority and most importantly, the communities surrounding the project.
Key facts
Kype Muir Extension
- Local Authority: South Lanarkshire Council
- Location of site: Approximately 7.5km south of Strathaven
- Postcode of nearby property: ML10 6RE
- Number of turbines: four turbines with max. height of 156m blade tip; three turbines with a max. height of 176m; eight turbines with a max. height of 200m.
- Maximum generating capacity: Up to 67.2MW
- Life span: 30 years in operation
- Habitat management plan area: 91 ha
- Habitat management plan details: enhance bird, woodland and bog habitats.
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Kype Muir Extension News
Energy leaders to host open day for local community
Cllr Ross Lambie – Scottish Conservatives – Clydesdale South, Cllr Ross Gowland – Scottish Labour – Clydesdale South and OnPath energy’s Michael Newton with members of the Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Hope Hubwhere a community open day will take place on Saturday 23rd March.
Local firm paves the way for UK’s tallest turbines
Wilson Rankin of Hamilton Tarmac with Michael Newton of Banks Renewables
Banks Renewables reaches 100th onshore wind turbine landmark
North East renewable energy developer Banks Renewables has reached a major milestone after completing the erection of its 100th onshore wind turbine