Cubico Sustainable Investments Submits Plans for Major Windfarm Development
- Plans for a significant new windfarm at Scout Moor have been submitted, consisting of 21 powerful turbines.
- The project is projected to generate over 100 megawatts, meeting a substantial portion of Greater Manchester's energy needs.
- This development aligns with national goals to enhance onshore wind capacity and promote renewable energy.
This week, plans were submitted for what is set to become the largest onshore windfarm in England, located at Scout Moor near Greater Manchester. The proposal comes after the Labour government lifted a ban on new onshore wind developments. The project aims to install 21 wind turbines capable of generating over 100 megawatts of electricity, sufficient to power about 100,000 homes and meet over 10% of Greater Manchester's domestic energy needs by the end of the decade. This initiative is part of broader governmental targets aimed at doubling the UK's onshore wind power capacity by 2030. Cubico Sustainable Investments has developed these plans over four years, anticipating changes in regulations. The proposed site benefits from high wind speeds and proximity to consumers, signaling a shift towards renewable energy in England. The developer intends to engage with the local community, emphasizing the historical uses of the site for mining and quarrying, while presenting their plans as a modern application of the area's landscape. The successful implementation of this windfarm could make it the fifth-largest onshore wind power producer in the UK.