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Small/domestic turbines up to c. 30.5m (100 ft) in height are not recorded.
Some output and load factor figures taken from Ofgem’s data are now included. Companies declare output in order to claim tradeable Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROC’s). Lack of figures for a particular year indicates that a full year’s production did not take place. This data is published in more accessible form by REF as a PDF download. (See 'UK Renewable Energy Data').
Total Installed Generating Capacity (TIGC) is given; this is the amount of power the scheme could theoretically generate at peak.
The intermittent nature of wind power means that the actual load factor (aka ‘capacity factor’), or percentage of headline capacity produced, averaged over a year, can be anything between 8% and 40% of the headline figure, depending on the wind resource on site. The wind industry likes to claim that onshore wind turbine arrays usually have a load/capacity factor of 30%; our regional planners assume a figure of 29/30%. The March 2006 issue of ‘Energy Trends’, produced by the Department of Trade and Industry, has a table for onshore wind farms in the UK produced from actual production figures. This table shows that the North East has the lowest recorded load factor in the country: for 2003 the figure was 19%; for 2004 the figure was 21%. The average for 1998-2004 was 21%.
Schemes of 50MW capacity or over - even if they would only produce a fraction of this amount in operation - are determined by a government Minister according to Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 (or the equivalent Section 57 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997). This was originally intended as a mechanism for major projects that were considered to be in the national interest. It is questionable whether it was intended as a mechanism for developers to try and sideline the local democratic planning process with wind power projects having a theoretical maximum capacity of just over 50MW, and which would produce as little as 20% to 30% of that headline capacity in operation.
Some developers regard Section 36 applications as standing more chance - they are, after all, being decided by a Minister who is also responsible for implementing current energy policy - than would smaller schemes with local planners who are more inclined to reflect the concerns of their local communities and the local economy. A public inquiry can be triggered by the formal objection of a local planning authority, but the developers know very well that cash-strapped local authorities and poorly funded community groups are then forced to find large sums of money in order to secure legal representation. At the end of the day, the Secretary of State can, but seldom does, override the inspector’s recommendation.
‘Scoping’ = site investigation, pre-application consultation with planning authority (may involve application to erect an anemometer mast for recording wind speeds, not required by the planning process but needed when raising finance).
‘Proposal of Application Notice (PAN)’ = the Scottish Government has introduced regulations requiring 12 weeks of pre-application [public] consultation (PAC) before lodging a major planning application. A PAN starts the clock on this process.
‘Live Application’ = planning application submitted.
‘Appealed’ = proposals may be appealed by the applicant after refusal or for ‘non-determination’, when the applicant decides to trigger an appeal
because the local planning authority has not determined the application within the prescribed time period (normally 12 weeks). Objectors have no right of appeal if a decision is approved, they can only seek to overturn the decision by going to the High Court (in England) to seek a judicial review of the decision on procedural grounds. This rarely succeeds and can be ruinously expensive if costs are awarded to the company.
‘Called in/Recovered’ = decision removed from a Planning Inspector to the Secretary of State, or Scottish equivalent. There are a number of reasons set out for this action, the last English government started recovering decisions because, “the appeal involves proposals of major significance for the delivery of the Government's climate change programme and energy policies.”
‘PI’ = Public Inquiry; quasi-judicial hearing to examine the application before a Planning Inspector (‘Reporter’ in Scotland). For Section 36 schemes, an objection from the LPA is needed to trigger a PI.
‘Status unclear’ = lapsed, withdrawn, not proceeding etc.
‘LF’ = Load Factor: percentage of headline capacity produced by turbine(s), averaged over a year.
‘LPA’ = Local Planning Authority.
‘NYD’ = Not yet determined.
‘TIGC’ = Total Installed Generating Capacity.
Rejected and lapsed/withdrawn proposals are included below because, even after failure at appeal, they can reappear as slightly adjusted re-submissions. Wind developers are notoriously unwilling to take no for an answer when they have spent some money in working up a proposal. These sites also indicate areas of developer interest.
Title colours match application status: orange - scoping/pre-planning; red - in planning (applied/appealed); green - approved; black - operating; grey - refused, withdrawn, lapsed etc.; a blue background signifies offshore schemes which are not counted in regional capacity targets.
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| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Aesica Pharmaceuticals | Cramlington | 2 | 110m. | 2.5MW | 5MW | Refused. Appeal withdrawn. |
Applied 5/06 for two 140m turbines (06/00275/ful). Rejected 15.8.06, radar impacts (Newcastle Airport). Re-applied 8/06, two 110m turbines (06/00384/res). Permission refused. Appeal lodged, withdrawn before the hearing. |
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| Barmoor | Nr. Lowick (NT980380) |
6 | 110.5m. | 3MW | 18MW | Catamount/ Force 9 |
Consented on appeal | Refused by LPA (27/03/08). Appeal (May-June 2009). Approved, on Inspector’s recomm., 20/01/10. Local response group: SOUL. |
| ‘Berwick’ | ca. 1.5 km. N. of Halidon Hill | 7 | ?120m. | 2MW | 14MW | RES (not listed on website) |
Scoping | |
| Berwick - Ramparts Business Park | Steps of Grace, north of Ramparts Business Park (NT 986555). | 1 | 74m. | 0.8MW | 0.8MW | Community Renewable Energy Ltd | Live application | Application ref. 10/00084/REN. Enercon E48 turbine proposed; 50m anemometer erected on the site in May 2008. Application criticised for lack of proper bird surveys and inadequate visual impact assessment. |
| ‘Bewick Drift’ | Lynemouth | 3 | 130m (prev. 110m) | 2.5MW (prev. 3MW) | 7.5MW (prev. 9MW) | Peel Energy/Harworth Power | Consented on appeal (02/08). Consent varied (03/08/10) |
Consent varied to allow use of larger, 130m, Clipper Windpower ‘Liberty’ turbine, a model they are seeking to sell into the British market. One turbine (T3) to be built in the first instance as there are, “outstanding geological and coastal erosion issues associated with turbines T1 and T2” (Officer’s report). |
| Bewick Moor | "2.9 km. SE of Chillingham" | EHN UK | Scoping Mast (Dec. 2005) |
EHN are part of the Acciona Group. |
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| Bewick Moor | "3.8 km. NE of Old Bewick" | EHN UK | Scoping Mast (Dec. 2005) |
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| Blyth Harbour | Blyth | 9 | 42.5m. | 0.3MW | 2.7MW | AMEC | Operating (1993) | WindMaster turbines. Repowering, see below.
2002 ROC's/MWh:1,953 2003 ROC's/MWh:2,839; LF:12.0% 2004 ROC's/MWh:2,742; LF:11.6% 2005 ROC's/MWh:3,131; LF:13.2% 2006 ROC's/MWh:2,492; LF:10.5% 2007 ROC's/MWh:2,264; LF:9.6% 2008 ROC's/MWh:1,874; LF:7.9 |
| Blyth Harbour (Repowering) |
Blyth | 7 | 6 x 125m. 1 x 163m. |
6 x 3MW 1 x 5MW |
23MW | Hainsford Energy | Consented (08.01.08) |
An Article 14 hold on the decision pending a decision on whether to hold a PI on radar issues lifted July 2008. 5MW turbine would be largest in UK. |
| Blyth Offshore | Nr. Blyth | 2 | 93m. | 2MW | 4MW | Project Consortium. Sold to E.ON UK June 2007. |
Commissioned 2000. Inoperative 04.06 - 01.09 |
'Demonstration project' built with unspecified financial support from the EU Thermie Programme.
Blade accident on WTG 1, Jan. 2002. ROC's only claimed on WTG 2. Out of service from April 2006 until January 2009 (cable damage). 2002 ROC's/MWh:1,925 2003 ROC's/MWh:2,557; LF:16.2% 2004 ROC's/MWh:4,181; LF:26.5% 2005 ROC's/MWh:1,385; LF:8.8% 2006 ROC's/MWh:337; LF:2.1% 2007 ROC's/MWh:0; LF:0% 2008 ROC's/MWh:0; LF:0% |
| Blyth Offshore 2 | Nr. Blyth | 1 | 163m. | 7.5MW | 7.5MW | Crown Estates | Scoping | Largest turbine proposed in UK.
Will use a ‘Project Britannia’ turbine, in development at Blyth. Questions have been raised about engineering problems with CW’s onshore turbines, their lack of offshore engineering experience and poor financial performance. ‘United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is investing £126.5 million into Clipper Windpower Plc and intends to reach ownership of 49.5% of Clipper’ (Renewable Energy Focus, 10 December 2009). A £4.4m Government grant was given to Clipper in 2009 to develop a prototype 70-metre blade for the firm’s Britannia project. |
| Boundary Lane | Nr. Whittonstall | 3 | 110m | 2MW | 6MW | Wind Prospect. | Live application (16/06/2009) |
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| Butterwell |
Nr. Longhirst | 9 | 125m. | 2.3MW | 20.7MW | RES, not on website | Proposal announced. | (aka ‘Bluberry Wood’). Next to Novera’s Longhirst proposal. Then LPA rejected Anem. Mast application (3/06), approved for 3 yrs.on appeal (12/06). |
| Coat Yards Farm | Nr. Longhorsley | 5 | 125m. | 3MW | 15MW | Coronation Power | ‘Dropped after scoping’ | |
| Currock Hill/Hedley-on-the-Hill | Nr. Hedley-on-the-Hill | 6 (2x3) |
140m. | ? | ? | Pure Renewable Energy | Scoping | See Hexham Courant 25.01.08 |
| Debdon Farm | Nr. Rothbury | 8 | ? | 3MW | 24MW | West Coast Energy Limited. | Mast rejected. |
Anem. Mast refused 8/07 (‘visually intrusive’). |
| Defra Headquarters, Alnwick | Lion House, Alnwick | 3 | 15m | 0.15MW | 0.45MW | Operating | ‘Defra’s green office’. No (public) expense spared demonstration project; bad site, poor wind resource. |
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| Gapshield | Nr. Greenhead | 5 | ? | 2.1MW | 10.5MW | RES (not listed on website) |
Scoping | |
| Green Rigg | Nr. Sweethope Lough | 18 | 110m. | 2MW | 36MW | Wind Prospect | Consented on appeal (25/03/10). |
Joint public inquiry (+ Ray & Steadings) 2008. Consented by Secretary of State (25/03/2010), subject to conditions. See: Inspector’s Report (large PDF file) and Decision letter (PDF file). |
| Kielder | Kielder | Unclear | Still described as ‘strategic resource area’ in some circles. Talks ongoing (?) with MOD on radar constraints. |
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| Kielder (Humble Hill) |
Kielder | 100 | 80m. | EcoGen | Refused DTI Upheld at jud. rev. |
Section 36 Application to DTI/DBERR (Over 50MW) Originally seen as being in ‘Strategic resource area’. Talks ongoing (?) with MOD on radar constraints. Also within the proposed exclusion zone for the Eskdalemuir seismological recording station (see maps). |
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| Kiln Pit Hill | Nr. Slaley | 6 | 120m. | 2MW | 12MW | NPower | Consented on appeal (12/2/09) |
Inspector rejected Arup and listed buildings protection. See: Appeal Decision (PDF document). |
| Kirkharle | Northside Farm & Bavington Hillhead, nr. Kirkharle | 8(2x4) | 125m. | “up to 3MW” | 18-24MW | NPower | Live Application (18/11/2008). |
NCC Application No. 09/00085/CCMEIA. 2 clusters of 4, c. 1km apart. CREDIT - Campaign for Responsible Energy Development In Tynedale. |
| Kirkheaton | Kirkheaton, nr. Hexham | 3 | 66.5m. | 0.6MW | 1.8MW | EDF | Commissioned 2000 |
Nordex turbines.Blades removed on 2 turbines due to faults; inoperative since Autumn 2008. Non-operational turbines should be removed after a set period but NCC has granted a variation of the planning condition to permit the non-operation of turbines for a further 12 month period (22/07/09, ref. 909/00138/CCMNCC).
2002 ROC's/MWh:42,530 2003 ROC's/MWh:3,994; LF:25.3% 2004 ROC's/MWh:4,220; LF:26.8% 2005 ROC's/MWh:3,656; LF:23.2% 2006 ROC's/MWh:4,345; LF:27.6% 2007 ROC's/MWh:4,058; LF:25.7% 2008 ROC's/MWh:1,800; LF:16.7% |
| Lamb Hill | Nr. Edlingham | EHN UK | Mast Rejected. | EHN are part of the Acciona Group. Mast Application Rejected by then LPA. Not in ‘area of least constraint’. |
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| Longhirst | Nr. Longhirst | 6 | 130m. | “up to 2.5MW” | 13MW | Novera | Proposal announced. | Next to RES’s Butterwell/Bluberry scheme. www.noveraenergy.com Contact: Dan Grierson, Project Director - 0131 243 1380. Next to RES scheme. |
| Lynemouth | Lynemouth | 13 | 121.2m. | 2MW | 30MW | CRE & Scottish Power | Consented 01.09 Under construction. |
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| MSD [Merck, Sharp & Dohme] Pharmaceuticals | Cramlington | 2 | 130m. | 2.5MW | 5MW | Consented (8/08). |
Consented on appeal subject to effects on civil radar (Newcastle Airport) being ameliorated. |
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| Middlemoor | Nr. N. Charlton | 18 | 125m. | 3MW | 54MW | NPower | Conditional consent (8/8/08) |
Approval conditional on solution to adverse effects on Air Defence Radar at RAF Brizlee Wood being implemented. |
| ‘Moorsyde’ | Felkington (NT934456) |
7 | 110m. | N/A | N/A | Your Energy (Mistral) |
Refused | Refused by LPA (27/03/08) against planners’ recomm. Appeal (May-June 2009). Appeal rejected 20/01/10 by Secretary of State following Inspector’s recommendation: Decision Letter (PDF file); Inspector’s Report (large PDF file). |
| Murton | Murton | 10 | 120m. | 2MW | 20MW | RES (not listed on website) |
Scoping | |
| Parkhead/Rayburn Lake | Nr. Netherwitton | 9 | 127m. | 1.8MW | 16.2MW | RES. | Live application (28/8/09). |
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| Plenmeller | Nr. Haltwhistle | 24 | 92m. | 2MW | 48MW | Harworth (UK Coal) | Scoping Mast consented (01/07) |
Northumberland County Council. Not in ‘area of least constraint’. |
| Ray Estate 1 | Nr. Kirkwhelpington | 16 | 125m. | 3MW | 48MW | Vattenfall | Consent not finalised (25/03/10). |
Joint public inquiry (with Ray & Steadings) 2008, Inspector recommended refusal on radar problems and likelihood of reaching a solution during period of consent. SoS disagreed: “is minded to grant section 36 consent and issue a section 90 direction for the Development.” (25/03/10). This decision, prior to the election, meant that further consultation with the parties to the appeal on new evidence should have ensued. We understand that this has not happened and that the current SoS has yet to reach a decision based on further consultation. The appeal has therefore not been allowed until such time as this occurs. Inspector’s Report (large PDF file) and decision letter from SoS (PDF file). |
| Ray Estate 2. | Harwood Forest, Nr. Kirkwhelpington | 22 | 120m. | 3MW | 66MW | Vattenfall | Scoping. | Anem. Mast approved. CREDIT - Campaign for Responsible Energy Development In Tynedale. Project originated by AMEC Wind Energy Ltd. who have now sold off their wind interests. Acquired by Swedish company Vattenfall. See website page. |
| Rimside Moor | Nr. Rothbury | 3 | Rejected (7/03) |
Public Inquiry - rejected on landscape impacts. |
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| Steadings (Plashetts) | Nr. Kirkwhelpington | 22 | 120m. | 2-3MW | 44-66MW | Banks Developments | Refused on appeal | Joint public inquiry (with Ray & Steadings) 2008. Refused 25/03/10 by Secretary of State. See: Inspector’s Report (large PDF file) and Decision Letter (PDF file). |
| Thockrington | Nr. Bavington | 7 | 100m. | 2MW | 14MW | Wind Prospect | ‘shelved’ (15/07/06), then revised. Status now unclear. |
Previously 14 x 100m x 2MW. Anem. Mast consented 2005, now removed. Appears that Wind Prospect may now have shelved this proposal after the Steadings refusal: “adverse impact of the [Steadings] proposal on the landscape framework of the Great Bavington Conservation Area and the setting of Saint Aidan’s Church Thockrington”. Local response group: CREDIT - Campaign for Responsible Energy Development In Tynedale. |
| Todburn East | Longhorsley, 2km. | 8 | 125m | 3MW | 24MW | Coronation Power | Proposal announced. | Anem. Mast appr. 7/06. |
| Todd Hill | Between Pigden and Stanton. |
4 | 101m. | 2-2.5MW | “8-10MW” | Novera | Refused (06/04/10). Appeal expected. |
NCC Planning Ref. No. 09/00083/CCMEIA. Refused (4:3), appeal expected (approval rec. by NCC). |
| Toft Hill | Nr. Grindon (NT906436) |
7 | 112m. | 2.7MW | 19MW | NPower | Refused | Refused by LPA (27/03/08) following planners’ recommendation. Appeal heard (May-June 2009). Appeal rejected 20/01/10 by Secretary of State following Inspector’s recommendation. Site owned by a member of the Astor family living in Dorset. |
| Tone Hall | W. of A68 Nr. Sweethope Lough | 6 | ? | 2MW | 12MW | Vattenfall | Scoping (02/02/2007) | Originated by Nuon, local information is that it has been sold on to Vattenfall, the state-owned Swedish company.Local response group: CREDIT - Campaign for Responsible Energy Development In Tynedale. |
| Viewlaw | 1.5km NW of Longhorsley | 2 | 120 | 2.5MW | 5MW | Energy4All | Scoping | Brochure download (MS Word). Energy4All are currently trying to whip up some support for the scheme by advertising in the local press. They are holding a meeting for potential supporters/shareholders at the Queen’s Head Hotel in Morpeth on the 8 September at 6pm. Contact: Paul Phare, Development Officer - paul@energy4all.co.uk, Tlf.01546 870266. Community response Group: Wingates NOT Windfarms. |
| Wandylaw | Nr. N. Charlton | 10 | 125m. | 2-3MW | 20-30MW | Ridgewind | Consented on appeal (10/2/09) |
See: Decision letter and Inspector’s Report (PDF document). Site on Ellingham estate, owned by Lady Belinda Gadsden. |
| Wansbeck Hospital | Ashington | 1 | 43m. | 0.1MW | 0.1MW | Inoperative | Vestas V20-100 turbine. Shut down since 2007 due to blade damage (delamination). Health trust have commissioned external report on repair/replacement. 1992 MWh:22.8; LF:N/A 1993 MWh:115.8; LF:13.2% 1994 MWh:162.3; LF:18.5% 1995 MWh:152.4; LF:17.3% 1996 MWh:151.3; LF:17.2% 1997 MWh:133.5; LF:15.2% 1998 MWh:122.6; LF:13.9% 1999 MWh:105.6; LF:12.0% 2000 MWh:129.3; LF:14.7% 2001 MWh:119.2; LF:13.6% 2002 MWh:128.1; LF:14.6% 2003 MWh:112.7; LF:12.8% 2004 MWh:79.8; LF:9.1% 2005 MWh:130.9; LF:14.9% 2006 MWh:126.1; LF:14.3% 2007 MWh:27.1; N/A 2008 MWh:0.0 2009 MWh:0.0 |
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| Weetwood Moor | Nr. Wooler | 1/2 | 50m hub ?74m |
?MW | ?MW | Community Renewable Energy Ltd (CORE) | Scoping | Anemometer mast consented 02/06/2010 (Application No. 10/00083/REN).Precursor to ‘community windfarm’, but only now (August 1010) mentioned on CORE website. An important landscape with many archaological sites in close proximity and of high amenity value; within the Kyloe Hills and Glendale Area of High Landscape Value. The manager of CORE states: “It is extremely unlikely that we would put more than two turbines on the site; it is just as unlikely that they would be in excess of 50m to hub height.” (Email to Windbyte, 03/07/10). |
| West Ancroft | North Ancroft | 8 | 115m | 2.25MW | “approx. 18MW” | E.On UK. | Application withdrawn (02/08/10). |
“After carefully reviewing plans for our proposed West Ancroft wind farm following a recent public inquiry into nearby wind farm proposals, we have decided to withdraw our current planning application for an eight turbine scheme. We are now looking at the possibility of redesigning the project as a smaller development.” [Our emphasis]. Site is contiguous with ‘Moorsyde’ site. West Ancroft Community Action (WACA). See also: Windbyte page. |
| West Moneylaws | Nr. Mindrum, Cornhill. | 6 | 125m. | 3 | 18MW | Coronation Power | Abandoned | Abandoned after scoping (01/07) Grid connection Proximity Nat. Pk. |
| Whinney Hill | Nr. Netherwitton | ? | 1??m. | ?W | ??MW | Force9 | Scoping | Mast consented 07/03. |
| Widdrington | “Between Widdrington and Widdrington Station”. | 5 | 1??m. | ?MW | ??MW | Novera | Scoping | Consultation announced in Morpeth Herald, 12 march 2010. |
| Wingates | Wingates | 6 | 110m | 2 to 2.5MW | 12 to 15MW | Novera | Live application (12/08). |
NCC. (A/2008/0604). Consent for 70m mast (with lights) 26/2/09. Local response group: Wingates NOT Wind Farms (WNWF). |
| Wingates Moor | Nr. Wingates | 4 | 100m | 2.00-2.5MW | 8 to 10MW | BT | Scoping. | NCC. Split site, another 6 turbines proposed for East Wingates Local response group: Wingates NOT Wind Farms (WNWF). |
| East Wingates | Nr. Wingates | 6 | 100m | 2.00-2.5MW | 12 to 15MW | BT | Scoping. | NCC. Split site, another 4 turbines proposed for Wingates Moor Local response group: Wingates NOT Wind Farms (WNWF). |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Eco Centre, Hebburn | Hebburn | 1 | 45.5m. | 0.225MW | 0.225MW | Groundwork, South Tyneside | Operating (8/05) | Single, small embedded turbine
First appears on register March 2007. 2006 ROC's/MWh:86 2007 ROC's/MWh:236; LF: 11.9% 2008 ROC's/MWh:233; LF: 11.8% |
| Nissan | Sunderland | 8 | 51m. | 0.66MW | MW | Nissan | Operating (11/05) | Small embedded turbines
SH Vestas V47. 2 more turbines consented in 2007. Turbine fire December, 2005. 2005 ROC's/MWh:0 2006 ROC's/MWh:4,534 2007 ROC's/MWh:7,175; LF: 20.7% 2008 ROC's/MWh:8,559; |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| ‘A1’ | “between Newton Aycliffe and Bradbury” | 10 | 121m. | 2-2.5MW | 20-25MW | E.ON UK | Live Application | |
| Barningham High Moor | Nr. Barningham | 25 | 54m. | 15MW | National Wind Power | Refused | Refused locally and at appeal 1998. National Wind Power (NWP) failed in its attempt to persuade the High Court to overturn The Secretary of State's
decision to refuse the grant of planning permission, 1999.
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| Broom Hill | Nr. Tow Law (NZ 159392) |
4 | 102m. | 2MW | 8MW | EDF | Operational (05/2009) |
REpower MM82 turbines. Caused TV reception problems, see Press. |
| Butterwick Moor | Nr. Sedgefield | 10 | 110m. | 2-2.5MW | 20-25MW | E.ON.UK | Consented (18/06/2007) Under construction. |
Immediately adjacent to Walkway scheme. German REpower MM82 turbines, operational end of 2010. |
| ‘Crake Scar’ | Nr. Woodland | 4 | 115m. | 2MW | 8MW | Arcus for Bolsterstone Innovative Energy (Woodland) Ltd. |
Scoping | |
| Edder Acres | Nr. Shotton Colliery | 2 | 11.2m. | 2.3MW | 4.6MW | A7 Energy | Refused 15/11/07 |
Re-submission refused
Refused 2005 Appeal refused. |
| Fox Cover | Nr. Dawdon and Cold Hesledon, Seaham | 2 | 125m. | 3MW | 6MW | EDF Energy | Refused 01/07/08 |
Just to N. of A182. Refused by Easington DC, then LPA. |
| Foxton Lane/Shotton Beck | Heley House Farm, nr. Sedgefield | 3 | 1??m. | 2MW | 6MW | Wind Prospect | Scoping | Anem. mast approved (7/09)- Appl. No. 7/2009/0239/DM. DCC Case Officer: David Walker. |
| Great Eppleton | Nr. Hetton-le-Hole (NZ 366 485) |
4 | 115m. | 2.MW | 8.2MW | E.ON UK | Opened 1997 Repowered 03/10. |
4 x 69.5m 2-blade turbines (1997-2004), repowered with 4 x 115m REpower MM92 turbines.
Original turbines (1997-2004): 2002 ROC's/MWh:2,934 2003 ROC's/MWh:2,932; LF:11.2% 2004 ROC's/MWh:3,941; LF:15.0% 2005 ROC's/MWh:0; LF:0% New turbines (2010-): |
| The Greenhouse (Greencroft) | Nr. Consett | 1 | 43.5m. | 0.225MW | 0.225MW | Groundwork w. Durham | Operating 2006 | Small embedded.
2006 ROC's/MWh:216; 2007 ROC's/MWh:286; [LF:14.5%] 2008 ROC's/MWh:203; [LF:10.2%] [Ofgem changed TIGC from 225 to 97kW in mid 2006 after 5 months of operation. Reason is not clear. This then gives ludicrously high LF figures - our calculated figures are in brackets]. |
| GSK | Barnard Castle | 2 | 45m. | 0.25MW | 0.5MW | Glaxo Smith Kline | Operating | Small embedded scheme
SH Micon turbines. 2004 ROC's/MWh:261; LF:N/A 2005 ROC's/MWh:389; LF:8.9% 2006 ROC's/MWh:359; LF:8.2% 2007 ROC's/MWh:441; LF:10.1% 2008 ROC's/MWh:414; LF: 9.5% |
| Hare Hill | Nr. Peterlee (NZ 371 414) |
2 | 100m. | 2.75MW | 5.4MW | E.ON UK | Operating (2004) | NEG Micon NM80 turbines.
Hare Hill WTG 1 (2.314MW Cap.): 2004 ROC's/MWh:1,795; LF:N/A 2005 ROC's/MWh:3,732; LF:18.4% 2006 ROC's/MWh:4,305; LF:21.2% 2007 ROC's/MWh:4,305; LF:21.2% 2008 ROC's/MWh:5,649; LF:27.9% Hare Hill WTG 2 (2.75MW Cap.): 2004 ROC's/MWh:1,625 2005 ROC's/MWh:3,510; LF:14.6% 2006 ROC's/MWh:3,898; LF:16.2% 2007 ROC's/MWh:5,279; LF:21.9% 2008 ROC's/MWh:4,104; LF:17.0% |
| Haswell Moor | Nr. Haswell/Sherburn | 5 | 110m. | 2.05MW | 10.25MW | E.ON.UK | Consented (01/08), Under construction (07/10). |
German REpower MM82 turbines - installation starts July 2010, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2010. |
| Hawthorn | West of A19, nr. Murton (NZ405460/NZ408463). | 2 | 105m. | 2.5MW | 5MW | SLP Energy | Refused by LPA (16/03/10) |
Initial application April 2008, withdrawn September 2008. Resubmitted (Non-technical summary available). |
| High Haswell | Nr. Haswell | 2 | 100m. | 2MW | 4MW | Consent sold to REG | Consented (01/08) Under construction. |
Renewable Energy Generation (REG), acquired High Haswell for £800,000 in January 2010. Two Vestas V80 turbines acquired, due to commission end of 2010. |
| High Hedley Hope | Nr. Tow Law | 3 | 71m. | 0.75MW | 2.25MW | EDF/London Power Co. | Operating (2002) |
2002 ROC's/MWh:3,493
2003 ROC's/MWh:5,394; LF:27.4% 2004 ROC's/MWh:6,352; LF:32.2% 2005 ROC's/MWh:6,665; LF:33.8% 2006 ROC's/MWh:5,638; LF:28.6% 2007 ROC's/MWh:6,285; LF:31.9% 2008 ROC's/MWh:5,470; LF:27.8% |
| High Hedley Hope 2 | Nr. Tow Law | 4 | 105m. | 1.3MW | 5.2MW | EDF/London Power Co. | Operating (10/08) |
Nordex N60 turbines. 2008 ROC's/MWh:5,616; |
| High Sharpley | Nr. Seaham. | 2 | 90m. | 1.3MW | 2.6MW | Cornwall Light & Power Company Ltd./REG | Operating (2007) | See also refused extension at South Sharpley.
Nordex N60 turbines 2007 ROC's/MWh:5,379 2008 ROC's/MWh:6,476; LF:28.4% |
| High Volts | Elwick, Hartlepool (NZ 450 335) |
3 | 100m. | 2.75MW | 8.1MW | Powergen | Operating (12/03) | NEG Micon NM80 turbines.
High Volts 1 (2.314MW Cap.): 2004 ROC's/MWh:6,124; LF:30.1% 2005 ROC's/MWh:4,090; LF:20.1% 2006 ROC's/MWh:1,340; LF:6.6% 2007 ROC's/MWh:5,411; LF:26.6% 2008 ROC's/MWh:5,000; LF:24.6% High Volts 2 (5.54MW Cap.): 2004 ROC's/MWh:6,970; 2005 ROC's/MWh:8,875; LF:18.4% 2006 ROC's/MWh:7,450; LF:15.5% 2007 ROC's/MWh:10,302; LF:21.4% 2008 ROC's/MWh:9,013; LF:18.7% |
| Holmside | Nr. Stanley (NZ 208 503) |
2 | 100m. | 2.75MW | 5.5MW | E.ON UK | Operating (2004) | NEG Micon NM80 turbines.
Holmside WTG 1 (2.314MW Capacity): 2004 ROC's/MWh:2,584 2005 ROC's/MWh:4,040; LF:19.8% 2006 ROC's/MWh:3,300; LF:16.2% 2007 ROC's/MWh:5,306 2008 ROC's/MWh:4,663; LF:23.0% Holmside WTG 2 (2.75MW Capacity): 2004 ROC's/MWh:2,184 2005 ROC's/MWh:4,596; LF:19.1% 2006 ROC's/MWh:3,431; LF:14.2% 2007 ROC's/MWh:4,042; LF:16.8% 2008 ROC's/MWh:3,219; LF:13.4% |
| INEOS Newton Aycliffe Ltd. (Formerly Hydro Polymers). |
Newton Aycliffe | 2 | 48m. | 0.25MW | 0.5MW | Hydro Polymers/TNEI | “Project cancelled” (2008). | Small embedded scheme Plastics plant. |
| Junction House | Nr. Easington | 3 | 90m. | 2.5MW | 7.5MW | BT | Scoping | |
| Langley | Nr. Burnhope (NZ200 474) |
4 | 102m. | 2MW | 8MW | EDF | Operating | REpower MM82 turbines. Consented 6/05. Commissioned 13/08/2008. Caused problems with TV reception (see website). 2008 ROC's/MWh:4,921 |
| Oakenshaw | Nr. Oakenshaw | 3 | 1??m. | 2.75MW | 8.25MW | EDF Energy | Pre-planning | |
| Quarrington Hill | Nr. Cassop | 2 | 3MW | 6MW | Eco energy | Refused (2004) | Appeal rejected |
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| Sheraton Hill | Nr. Wingates | 3 | 3MW | 9MW | ? | Unclear | Originated by United Utilities Not listed by E.ON.UK who acquired UU's wind portfolio in 02/05. |
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| South Sharpley | Nr. Seaham, Co Durham | 3 | 100m. | 2.5MW | 7.5MW | Cornwall Light & Power Company Ltd./REG | Refused (22/12/2009) |
Extension to existing scheme at High Sharpley. Unanimous refusal following officer’s recommendation. Major reason: proximity to housing (450m). |
| Stanley Moss | Nr. | 2 | 107m. | 2.3MW | 4.6MW | Amec/Banks Group | Refused (6/04) |
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| Stobhill | Nr. Bolam | 7 | Up to 125m. | 2-2.5 MW | 14-17.5MW | NPower | Dropped | RWE NPower have announced that “RWE npower renewables has made a decision not to proceed further with an application for a wind farm near Bishop Auckland at the present time. [...] information from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) concerning a radar at nearby RAF Leeming has meant that RWE npower renewables feel it would not be sensible to progress the scheme further at present.” Bolam and Area Action Group.
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| Tow Law | Nr. Tow Law | 3 | 71m. | 0.77MW | 2.31MW | National Wind Power | Operating | Nordex N50 turbines, commissioned 01/12/2001.
2002 ROC's/MWh:3,417 2003 ROC's/MWh:5,295; LF:26.2% 2004 ROC's/MWh:6,424; LF:31.7% 2005 ROC's/MWh:6,231; LF:30.8% 2006 ROC's/MWh:5,677; LF:28.1% 2007 ROC's/MWh:4,378; LF:21.6% 2008 ROC's/MWh:4,180; LF:20.7% |
| Trimdon Grange | Nr. Trimdon | 4 | 76m. | 1.3MW | 5.2MW | EDF | Operating (10/07/2008) |
Nordex N60 turbines. Consented on appeal, 2005. 2008 ROC's/MWh:3,754 |
| Walkway | High Swainston Nr. Sedgefield |
7 | 110m. | 2 | 14MW | Wind Prospect | Operating (04/2008) |
REpower MM82 turbines.
Immediately adjacent to Butterwick scheme. Operating as 2 entitities (Walkway 1 [R.O. ID R00197RQEN], 4 turbines & Walkway 2 [R.O. ID R00198RQEN], 3 turbines) Walkway 1 2008 ROC's/MWh:7,200 Walkway 2 2008 ROC's/MWh:9,201 |
| ‘West Durham’ | Nr. Satley/Tow Law | 12 | 100m. | 2MW | 24MW | Banks Developments Now ESB. |
Operating (5/09) |
REpower MM82 turbines. Acquired by Irish energy firm ESB (Irish Government-owned Electrical Supply Board). |
| ‘Windy Bank’ | Nr. Woodland | 5-9 | 115m. | 2-3MW | 10-27MW | Banks Developments | Scoping | Contiguous with Crake Scar (see above).
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| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Red Gap Farm | Wolviston, Hartlepool | 5 | 125m. | 3MW | 15MW | BT | Approved (3/2/2010). |
Ref. H/2009/0231. |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Middlesbrough Football Club | Middlesbrough | 1 | 90m | 3MW | 3MW | Middlesbrough FC | Approved |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Teesside Offshore | 1.5km off Coatham Sands, Redcar | 30 | ?140m. | 2.5MW | 75MW | Northern Offshore Wind/EDF | Consented 17.09.2007 | Section 36 decision by BERR (DTI) Redcar & Cleveland Co. may seek judicial review. |
| Teeswind North | Corus steel site, Redcar | 18 | 140m. | 2.5MW | 45MW | AMEC/Corus | Consented (16.07.02 - R/2001/936/FF) "In abeyance" |
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| Tees Wind South | Corus steel site, Redcar (NZ 545 220) |
10 | 140m. | 2.5MW | 25MW | AMEC/Corus | "In abeyance" |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Augean Landfill Site | Port Clarence, Nr. Billingham. | 4 | 126m. | ? | ? | Augean PLC | Scoping | |
| Seamer | Between Hilton and Seamer, nr. Yarm, on Stockton-on-Tees and N. Yorks boundary. | 5 | 125m. | “Up to 3MW” | “Up to 15MW” | Broadview Energy | 3 consented, 2 refused. | Refused against recomm. by Stockton Borough Council (11/08) and Hambleton District Council [Yorkshire] (10/08). Revised appl. approved on Chair's vote by SBC (3 turbines); HDC has refused the other 2 on 17/9/09 (7:5). Article 14 hold on approval by the Government Office North East, the Secretary of State has now rejected a call-in (see press report,29 August 2009) . SHWAG - Seamer & Hilton Windfarm Action Group |
| Stillington/Lamb's Hill | Stillington, nr, Stockton | 4 | 125m. | 2-2.5MW | 8-10MW | Banks Developments/Gaz de France | Proposal | Banks are also considering developing a 4MW combined heat and power (CHP) facility on Stillington Industrial Estate. Exhibition on 08/09, 3-7pm at Stillington Youth Centre. |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| East/West Newbiggin | Nr. Sadberge, Darlington. | 9 & 2 | 100m. | ?MW | ?MW | Pure Renewable Energy, PB Power. | project announced | 2 adj. sites with 9 & 2 tubines. Darlington Borough Council. |
| Moor House | Nr. Barmpton, Darlington. | 10 | 100 & 110m. | 2-2.5MW | 20-25MW | Banks Developments | Application | Banks Contact: Emily Hooson - 01740 658500 or e-mail: moorhouse@banksdevelopments.com Application Reference: 09/00741/FUL. |
| Royal Oak | Nr. Shildon | 5 | 105m. | 1.3MW | 6.5MW | EDF/Harworth Power (UK Coal). | Consented (10/05) | “Construction on the site is due to commence in the near future once tendering has been completed for the project.” |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Black Law | Nr. Forth | 8 (42) | m. | 2.3MW | 18.5MW (97MW) | Sc. Power (Iberdrola) | Operational (2006) |
Most of the turbines are in Lanarkshire. |
| Harrows Law | Nr. Tarbrax | 37 | 110m. | 3MW | 111MW | Scottish and Southern Energy | Pre-planning | Section 36 proposal (over 50MW)in Pentland Hills on the West Lothian/South Lanarkshire border. First submitted June 2005. “We are currently in the process of re-designing this proposal and hope to submit an application later this year.” (Website, June 2009.) |
| Pates Hill | Nr. West Calder | 7 | 107m. | 2MW | 14MW | Your Energy | Operational (01/10). |
Consented June 2007. project bought from ‘New Lives New Landscapes’. Adjacent to PM Renewables’ consented 15-turbine Tormywheel project, developed with Mistral/Your Energy, as at Drone Hill, Coldingham. Vestas V-80 turbines. |
| Tormeywheel | Fauldhouse | 15 | 102m. | 2.75MW | 41.25MW | PI Renewables (with Mistral) |
Under construction. | Consented June 2007. See appeal decision. Near to other schemes at Black Hill (Lanarkshire) and Pates Hill (W Lothian). |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Auchencorth Moss | Nr. Penicuik (NT210567) |
14 | 102m. | 2.5MW | 35MW | E.On UK | Appealed PI in progress. |
Midlothian Council Refused 11:3 following Officer's rec. Appealed 27/08/08 - DPEA Appeal Ref. P/PPA/290/169. Response Group: PEPA |
| Bowbeat extension | Nr. Peebles | 1 (5) | 110m | 2.3MW | 9.2MW | E.ON UK | Scoping (2008) | 4 turbines in Midlothian, 1 in Scottish Borders.
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| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Aikengall | Nr. Innerwick (NT694694) |
16 | 125m. | 3MW | 48MW | Community Windpower Ltd. | Operational (5/09). |
Vestas V90 turbines. Consented 13/03/07, against Officer's advice by Convenor’s casting vote. Site in AGLV, SSSI within site. Contiguous with Crystal Rig. Unlike CR, is very visible from the coast. |
| Aikengall II/Wester Dod | Monynut Edge, Nr. Innerwick (NT512676) |
22 | “up to 145m” | “up to 3.6MW” | up to 79.2MW | Community Windpower Ltd. | Live Application revised July 2010. |
30 turbines until July 2010: 22 in East Lothian, 8 in SBC area (objection from SBC). Section 36 application, see: Scottish Consents website. Documents available from E. Lothian Co. website. NB: SEE HOME PAGE. A judicial review of the application is scheduled to be heard on 18 August 2010. Response group: Save the Lammermuirs (STL). |
| Alderston Mains | Huntington, nr. Haddington | 1 | 34.2m. | 0.05MW | 0.05MW | The Green Company Mr G Hastie |
Live application | Application Ref. 10/00585/P. |
| Crystal Rig 2. | (NT660690) | 29 (52) | 30x110m 22x125m. |
128.8MW | Natural Power | Under construction. | Consented (01/05/04), 23 Turbines in Sc. Borders 29 in East Lothian. Site in AGLV. |
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| Crystal Rig 'Phase IIa' | (NT678678) | 9 | 125m. | 3MW | 27MW | Natural Power | Under construction. | Nos. Increase to Crystal Rig 2. Site in AGLV. |
| Crystal Rig - 'Phase 3' | North of existing Phase 2 | 9-18 | 125m. | ?MW | ?MW | Natural Power for Fred Olsen Renewables |
Scoping | “Screening opinion request submitted 2.8.10 ... circulated to internal consultees 11.8.10” Yet another increase to the Crystal Rig complex. Site in AGLV. Response group: Save the Lammermuirs (STL). |
| Dunbar [Lafarge Cement Works] | Nr. Skateraw, Dunbar | 3 | 125m. | 3MW | 9MW | EDF | Live application | |
| Forth Array (Offshore) |
17km off St Abbs Head | 70-90 | 163m. | 5MW | 415MW | Fred Olsen Renewables Ltd | Scoping. | SBC “Scoping Opinion requested 23 March 2010 (provided 8 April 2010)”. Site covers c. 130 sq. km. |
| Keith Hill | NE of Dun Law (Soutra) adj. to Pogbie | 10 | 93.5m. | 2-2.5MW | 20-25MW | Ron Shanks Development for G & M Hodge and Son. | Appeal refused (15/02/10). |
Refused by ELC (02/09/09); appeal refused on landscape grounds: P/PPA/210/2006. |
| Pogbie | Pogbie, Nr. Soutra Law | 6 | 76m. | 850kw (Vestas V52) | 5.1MW | Pogbie Farms, Agent: Natural Power | Consented (02/09/09) |
Planning Ref. 08/00823/FUL. East side of A68, Just north of Dun Law I/II. |
| Standingstone Farm | nr. Haddington | 1 | 47.1m. | 0.1MW | 0.1MW | 3R Energy Solutions for Mr J Clark | Live application | Application Ref. 10/00572/P, plus retrospective permission for a 50m anemometer mast. The press suggests that, “It also possible that the height of any turbine could be raised to 67m.” |
| Stenton Community Turbine | Ruchlaw, West Mains, Stenton | 1 | 67m. | 0.33MW | 0.33MW | ‘Carbon Neutral Stenton’ | Live application | Enercon 33 turbine. Application Ref. 10/00615/P. Outside conservation area, nr. Pressmennan Lake and Woods. “Stenton is a community in turmoil...” (Letter). |
| Name | Place | No. | Height | Max. MW | Max. Capacity | Developer | Status | Planning Notes Response Gp. |
| Alemill Farm | Nr. Eyemouth | 1 | 62m. | 0.33MW | 0.33MW | West Coast Energy | Scoping | Previous scoping opinion for 8 turbines 06.06.07. Screening opinion request submitted 25/08/2010 |
| Blackburn | Blackburn Farm, nr. Grantshouse (NGR 7866) |
14 | 125m. | ?MW | ?MW | Volkswind | Scoping | Scoping opinion sought (available on SBC website). See also: press report. Response group: Save the Lammermuirs (STL). |
| Blackhouse Farm | Blackhouse Farm, nr. Reston (NT82206080) |
1 | 65.5m. | ?MW | ?MW | Locogen | Scoping | “Screening opinion request submitted 2.8.10 – circulated to internal consultees 10.8.10.” |
| Black Hill | Nr. Duns (NT735600) |
22 | 78m. | 1.3MW | 28.6MW | RES | Operational (02/07) |
Siemens SWT 1.3 turbines.
2006 ROC's/MWh:2,437 2007 ROC's/MWh:78,881 2008 ROC's/MWh:81,252; LF:32.4% |
| Blaewearie | Nr. Clovenfords (341 639) |
“Up to 6 turbines” | 1??m. | ?MW | ?MW | Lomond Energy | Pre-scoping | Scoping opinion requested from SBC, 07/10/10 (available on SBC website). |
| Border Precision | Pinnacle Hill Ind. Est., Kelso | 1 | 70m. | 0.85MW | 0.85MW | Wind Direct | Consented (02/08) | Refusal recommended by PO on grounds of visual impact.
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| Emly Bank (Bowbeat) | Peebles (NT285475) |
12 | 76m. | 1.3MW | 15.6MW | E.ON UK | Operating (2001) | Appl. 00/00371/FUL, appr. 25/09/2000
Nordex N60 turbines. 2002 ROC's/MWh:11,061 2003 ROC's/MWh:32,602; LF:24.8% 2004 ROC's/MWh:35,862; LF:27.3% 2005 ROC's/MWh:36,474; LF:27.8% 2006 ROC's/MWh:34,600; LF:26.3% 2007 ROC's/MWh:35,197; LF:26.8% 2008 ROC's/MWh:37,085; LF:28.2% |
| Roughside Hill(Bowbeat) | nr. Peebles (NT285475) |
12 | 76m. | 1.3MW | 15.6MW | E.ON UK | Operating | Appl. 00/00371/FUL, appr. 25/09/2000
Nordex N60 turbines. 2002 ROC's/MWh:10,361 2003 ROC's/MWh:33,539; LF:25.5% 2004 ROC's/MWh:35,987; LF:27.4% 2005 ROC's/MWh:37,736; LF:28.7% 2006 ROC's/MWh:35,860; LF:27.3% 2007 ROC's/MWh:39,354; LF:29.9% 2008 ROC's/MWh:38,633; LF:29.4% |
| Bowbeat Extension | Nr. Eddleston (NT288473) | 1 (5) | 110m. | 2.3MW | 2.3MW (12.5MW) | E.ON UK | Scoping | 1 turbine in SB. 4 in Midlothian.
Scoping opinion provided 01.08.08 (available on SBC website). |
| Broadmeadows | Yarrowford, nr. Selkirk (NT410315) |
13 | 112m. | “between 2 and 3MW” | 36MW | Green Power | Live Application (23.12.04) |
Appl. No. 04/02501/FUL Broadmeadows Action Group |
| Brockholes | Brockholes Farm, nr. Grantshouse (NT815663) |
3 | 56m. | 0.9MW | 2.7MW | Green Cat Renewables for Mr J Prentice |
Approved (12.05.10) |
Reduced height turbines approved despite many objections. Planning officer recommended approval. Further development creep out from “Lammermuirs Wind farm landscape”. |
| Brotherstone | Nr. Dun Law | ?29 | 1??m. | ?MW | ?MW | Ridgewind | Pre-scoping | Pre-scoping meeting with SBC held (11/11/09). |
| Brunta Hill | Nr. Westruther (NT597514) |
11 | 125m. | 3MW | 33MW | Atmos Consulting | Scoping | Scoping opinion provided 21/12/09 (available on SBC website). Response group: Save the Lammermuirs (STL). |
| Carcant | Nr. Heriot (NT362528) |
3 | 107m. | 2.3MW | 6.9MW | Airtricity | Operational (06/10) |
Siemens 2.3 turbines. Airtricity acquired from AMEC. Consented 09.06 |
| Coldstream Mains | nr. Coldstream (NT840418) |
1 | 53m | 0.33MW | 0.33MW | Mr & Mrs C MacGregor | Scoping | SBC. Screening opinion requested 12.04.10. |
| Corbie Shank, Craik Forest | Craik Forest, nr. Hawick (NT337007) |
73 | N/A | ca. 150MW | REC Ltd. | Scoping | SBC. Sect 36 scoping opinion provided 08.04.03 |
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| Corsbie Moor | Nr. Gordon | 21 | ? | ? | ? | E.ON UK Renewables (Not yet listed). |
Scoping | Over 50MW, application to Scottish Govt. Not yet listed by SBC or Scottish Govt. Consents website. |
| Crystal Rig - 'Phase 1'. | (NT678678) | 20 | 100m. | 2.5MW | 50MW | Fred Olsen Renewables/ Natural Power |
Operating (2003) | Appl 01/00269/FUL, appr. 10.09.01
Site in AGLV. Extension & C.R. Phase 2 consented, see below. 2003 ROC's/MWh:2,941 2004 ROC's/MWh:75,312; LF:17.2% 2005 ROC's/MWh:120,234; LF:27.5% 2006 ROC's/MWh:110,414; LF:25.2% 2007 ROC's/MWh:111,576; LF:25.5% 2008 ROC's/MWh:104,257; LF:23.8% |
| Crystal Rig - ‘Phase 1a’. | (NT660690) | 5 | 125m. | 2.5MW | 12.5MW | Fred Olsen Renewables/ Natural Power |
operational (05/07) |
Nordex N80 turbines. Site in AGLV. |
| Crystal Rig - ‘Phase 2’. | (NT678678) | 23 (52) | 30x110m 22x125m. |
128.8MW | Fred Olsen Renewables/ Natural Power |
Under construction | Section 36 appl. 01.05.04, 23 Turbines in Sc. Borders 29 in East Lothian. Consented (01.05.04).Site in AGLV. |
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| Crystal Rig - 'Phase 2a' | (NT678678) | 9 | 125m. | 3MW | 27MW | Fred Olsen Renewables/ Natural Power |
Under construction | Nos. Increase to Crystal Rig 2. Site in AGLV. |
| Ditcher Law | Nr. Oxton (NT509568) |
? | ? | ? | ? | Dawn Energy | Pre-scoping | |
| Drone Hill/Coldingham Moor | Nr. Coldingham (NT853685) | 22 | 76m. | 1.3MW | 28.6MW | PM Renewables: jt. venture by PI Renewables/ Mistral Invest |
Consented (11/08) | SBC Appl. No. 05/00425/FUL. Unanimous vote to follow officer's recommendation to refuse. Consented on appeal, November 2008: Appeal Decision Notice. |
| Dunion Hill | Nr. Denholm & Jedburgh (NT615157) |
8 | 101m. | 2.3MW | 18.4MW | Windjen Power | Refused at appeal. | Appl. No. 05/02336/FUL, 13.01.06. Refused SBC 10.09.07. Refused on appeal 9.04.09 (first refusal on appeal for SBC). See Appeal decision notice. Dunion Hill Conservation Group |
| Dun Law (Soutra) |
Nr. Soutra (NT460560) |
26 | 67.5m. | 0.66MW | 17.16MW | RES for Sc. Power |
Operational (2000) | RES for Scottish Power Renewables (owned by Iberdrola Renewables). Appl. No. 96/01130/FUL. Appr. 31.07.97 Vestas V47 0.66MW turbines. 2002 ROC's/MWh:23,112 2003 ROC's/MWh:36,292; LF:24.1% 2004 ROC's/MWh:45,421; LF:30.2% 2005 ROC's/MWh:42,122; LF:28.0% 2006 ROC's/MWh:38,192; LF:25.4% 2007 ROC's/MWh:37,022; LF:24.6% |
| Dun Law 2 (Soutra) |
Nr. Soutra (NT465575) |
35 | 75m. | 0.85MW | 29.75MW | RES for Sc. Power |
Operational (10/09) |
Consented 09/07. Vestas V52 turbines. Scottish Power Renewables (owned by Iberdrola Renewables). |
| Earlshaugh | Nr. Moffat (NT080155) |
36 | 125m. | “Up to” 3MW | “Up to” 108MW | Wind Energy Ltd | Live Application PI now due. |
Section 36 Application July 2008. SBC objected (Nov. 2008). Local response group: (SOS) Save Our Scenery |
| East Gordon | Nr. Gordon | 6 | ?m | 2MW | 12MW | ? | Pre-scoping. | SBC. |
| Fala Hill | Nr. Heriot (NT338655) |
3 | 101m. | 2.3MW | 6.9MW | E.ON.UK | Refused | Appl. No. 04/02420/FUL. Refused SBC 8/5/06. |
| Fallago Rig/Ridge Mk. II | Nr. Longformacus (NT570600) |
48 | 100 & 125m. | 3MW | 144MW | North British Windpower (NBW) | Live application PI held. |
Section 36 Application 16.05.05 (Mk. I). Mk. II - numbers reduced from 62 to 48 (01/07). SBC objection 05.02/07 PI held in 2008 and re-opened to hear new evidence (mainly on MOD radar) in 2010. Response group: Save the Lammermuirs (STL). Site owned by the Duke of Roxburghe. |
| Forth Array (Offshore) |
17km off St Abbs Head | 70-90 | 163m. | 5MW | 415MW | Fred Olsen Renewables Ltd | Scoping. | SBC “Scoping Opinion requested 23 March 2010 (provided 8 April 2010)”. Site covers c. 130 sq. km. |
| Frogden Farm | Nr. Kelso | 9 | 100m. | 1.5MW | 13.5MW | Wind Hydrogen Ltd. | Scoping. | Scoping opinion provided 24/10/07 (available on SBC website). |
| Glenkerie (Kingledores) | Nr. Tweedsmuir (NT092279). |
11 | 6 x 105m. 5 x 120m. |
1.8-2.5MW | 19.8-27.5MW | Novera | Consented | SBC appl. no. 07/02478/FUL. Consented SBC (08.09.08). Cleared for approval by SE 27.10.08. |
| Greenvale | Craigswalls, Chirnside (NGR 845 558) |
1 | 130m | 2.5MW | 2.5MW | Greenvale (Wind Direct) |
Pre-scoping. | SBC. Screening opinion provided 02.04.10. |
| Hawick | Nr. Pilmuir, Hawick | ? | ?m. | ? | ?MW | ? | Pre-scoping | On Common Good Land near Williestruther Loch. Proposed by ‘A Greener Hawick’ (see ‘Ill wind blows over turbine site proposal’, Hawick News, 11.02.10). |
| Heathpool | Nr. Eddleston (NT255455) |
6-7 | 60-70m hub | ? | Ridge Wind | Pre-scoping | “Pre-scoping opinion discussions, no scoping opinion requested”. |
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| Hillhouse | Nr. Oxton (NT490572) |
6&/or11 | 76m/?m | ? | Mr Sutherland | Pre-scoping | “Opinion requested April 2010.” “Scheme 1; 6 Turbines, 76m to blade tip; Scheme 2: 11 turbines.” Response group: Save the Lammermuirs (STL) |
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| Hoprigshiels | Nr. Oldhamstocks | 3 | 125m | 2.5MW | 7.5MW | Berwick Housing Association/ENTEC | Scoping. | “Screening opinion request submitted 25/08/2010”. |
| Housebyres | Easter Housebyres, nr. Melrose (NT53 37) |
5/6 | 80m/100m | 1.3MW | 6.5/7.8MW | Energy4All Scotland | Scoping. | SBC. Scoping opinion provided 25.03.10 (available on SBC website). |
| Kelloe Mains | Nr. Duns (NT840542) |
1 | 66.7m | 0.33MW | 0.33MW | R & J MacDonald (SAC) | Pre-scoping. | SBC. Screening opinion provided 07.04.10 (available on SBC website). |
| Kinegar Quarry | Nr. Cockburnspath (NT376376 669840) |
2 | 130m. | 2.5MW | 5MW) | Kinegar quarry (S R Findlay). Wind Direct |
Live application. | Planning application 19/03/10, application no. 10/00364/FUL. Anem. mast approved 06.05.09. Nordex N100 turbines. Response group: Save the Lammermuirs (STL). |
| Langhope Rig | Nr. Ashkirk (NT406203). |
10 | 100m. | 2.3MW | 23MW | Airtricity | Consented. | SBC Appl. No. 06/01236FUL. Appl. Refused 07.07. Consented on appeal 05.08: Appeal Decision Notice. |
| Hyndhope/W Alemoor (Langhope Rig Extension) |
Nr. Hyndhope. | 10-15 | 125m. | ?MW | ?MW | Natural Power Consultants | Scoping. | SBC scoping opinion provided 24.02.09 (available on SBC website). |
| Leithope | Nr. Carter Bar (NT715095) |
32 | 115m. | 70MW | Npower | Scoping | SBC Sect 36 scoping opinion provided 22.12.05 (available on SBC website). |
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| Long Park | Nr. Stow (NT480420) |
19 | 110m. | 2MW | 38MW | Wind Prospect | Operational (10/09) |
Refused SBC (31/8/05), landscape impacts. Consented on appeal: Appeal Decision Notice. REpower MM82 turbines. |
| Middle Hill | Nr. Tweedsmuir | 11 | 105m | 2.45MW | 27MW | West Coast Energy | Scoped, inactive. | SBC. Scoping opinion provided 12/09/05 (available on SBC website). |
| Minch Moor | Nr. Innerleithen | 12 | 100m. | 2MW | 24MW | Vattenfall | Refused 09/08/10 |
Refused on landscape grounds. Originated by AMEC, sold to Swedish company Vattenfall. See website page. Local response group: Stop Minch Moor Windfarm. |
| Monashee | Nr. Grantshouse (NT801611) | 17 | 70m. | 15MW | West Coast Windfarms | Scoped, inactive. | ||
| North Common, Selkirk | Selkirk | 6 | 125m. | ?MW | ?MW | Selkirk Regeneration Group | Scoping | SBC scoping opinion provided 24/06/09 (available on SBC website). Map and other docs on Selkirk Community Council website. |
| Old Cambus, Cockburnspath | Nr. Cockburnspath (NGR 8000 6944) |
1 | 66m. | 0.33MW | 0.33MW | Savills Planning | Scoping | Enercon E-33 “Screening opinion request submitted 6.8.10 – circulated to internal consultees same day”. |
| Penmanshiel Moor | Nr. Grantshouse (NT822678) |
19 | 125m. | 2.5MW | 47.5W | RES | Scoping | Scoping opinion provided 07/12/09 (available on SBC website). |
| Press Mains Farm | Nr. Coldingham (NGR 886 651) |
1 | 61m. | 0.33MW | 0.33MW | Passim Developments for P & E Edmondson | Live application (29/04/10) |
Application Ref. No. 10/00626/FUL (details available on SBC website). Enercon E33 turbine planned. |
| Rowantree | Nr. Fountainhall (NT467500) |
23 | 125m. | 3MW | 69MW | RWE NPower | Live application (02/10) |
Section 57 application (over 50MW). Majority of SBC councillors ignored officer’s recommendation and backed a motion by Borders Party member Nicholas Watson to oppose the project on grounds of cumulative impact, noise and the affect on walking routes. A PI will now be held before the Scottish Executive decides. NTS available free from RWE NPower (Tel. 01738 825110) Scoping document downloadable from the Energy Consents website. |
| Sell Moor | Nr. Oxton (NT480444) |
19 | 115m. | 2.5MW | 47.5MW | RDC | Refused | Appl. No. 04/00350/FUL. Refused SBC (31/8/05). Toddleburn Action Group. |
| Spurlens Rig | Nr. Leadburn (NT248538). |
5 | 125m. | 2MW | 12.5MW | Lomond Energy | Scoping | SBC scoping opinion provided 06/04/09 (available on SBC website). APEAL - Association to Protect the Environment at Leadburn. |
| Standhill | Nr. Denholm (NT563233) |
3 | ?m | ? | ? | Greenspan Agency | Scoping. | SBC. Scoping opinion requested 08/09/09 |
| Sunwick | Nr. Hutton | 5 | 145m | 2MW | 10MW | RD Energy Solutions | Pre-scoping. | SBC. “Screening request received 18 June 2009. Opinion provided 17 July 2009.” (available on SBC website). |
| Toddleburn | Nr. Oxton (NT450531) |
12 | 110m. & 125m. | 2.3MW | 27.6MW | SSE | Operational (06/10) |
Siemens 2.3 turbines. Refused SBC (31/8/05)- landscape impacts. Consented on appeal (01.07): Appeal Decision Notice. |
| Upper Kidston Farm | Nr. Peebles (NT224424) |
Max. 10 | ? | ? | Volkswind | Pre-scoping. | SBC. “Pre-scoping opinion discussions, no scoping opinion requested”. |
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| Whitton | Nr. Morebattle (NT748207). |
6 | 110m. | “up to 3MW” | up to 18MW | Vattenfall | Live application. | SBC Appl. No. 09/01162/FUL. You can comment online on the application. Local response group: Protect Your Cheviots. Project originated by AMEC, sold to Swedish company Vattenfall. See website page. |
| Windy Law | Nr. Oxton (NT523581) |
? | ? | ? | ? | Dawn Energy | Pre-scoping |
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