Local Authority: Lancaster City Council
Postcode of nearby property: LA3 3JU
Site status: Operational
Number of turbines: 3
Height of turbines: 125m
Electricity generated: Up to c2.5MW per turbine. c7.5MW in total
Lifespan of wind farm: 25 years plus 24 months for construction and decommissioning
History: Heysham South Wind Farm consists of three 125 metre-to-tip turbines supplied by Nordex. Cheetham Hill Construction began the construction of the site in August 2014. All three turbines have been fully operational and generating clean electricity since April 2015.

Community Fund
For more information on the Heysham South Wind Farm Community Fund, click here.

The Heysham South Wind Farm Community Fund will receive £10,000 each year which is allocated by representatives from the liaison committee as well as the councillors for the ward and is now available for local groups to apply to. An additional £50,000 is also available specifically for small renewable energy or energy efficiency projects to local community buildings.

Please click on the following link for more information on the County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF) website including deadlines and application forms.

Before applying for a grant
Applicants MUST contact James Eaglesham, Fund Manager at the CDCF, before applying for a grant. Tel 0191 378 6342 or email james@bankscommunityfund.org.uk

APPLY HERE: Grant applications have to be made on line via the County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF) website.