Middle Muir Wind Farm

Operational

Middle Muir Wind Farm

Generating renewable energy since 2018.

Middle Muir Wind Farm has a generation capacity of around 51 MW, and provides around £255,000 in annual community benefits.

Located south east of Douglas, the wind farm will provide more than £10 million in grants for the local communities throughout its lifespan. 

51MW

generation capacity

213,199 homes

powered by renewable energy since 2018 (based on average annual usage)

£255,000

annual community benefit fund

618,277 MWh

of renewable energy generated since 2018

£10 million+

community benefits during the entire lifespan

£ 637,500

over the first 5 years for local employment and training initiatives

Key Facts

Middle Muir Wind Farm

At OnPath Energy, we’re powering a more sustainable future through renewable energy. Our projects, like Middle Muir Wind Farm, inspire and enable communities, businesses, and landowners to embrace a just transition to net zero. 

Electricity generation capacity

Up to 51MW 

Postcode of nearby property

ML12 6SX

Number of turbines

15

Tip height

136m – 149.9m

Local Planning Authority

South Lanarkshire Council

Lifespan

40 years in operation plus 2 years for construction and decommissioning (includes 15 year lifetime extension).

Operational since

2018

Natural Power Emergency Number

0345 200 8173

Community benefits

Creative community value

We establish community funds for every OnPath renewables project to ensure that the benefits are channelled back into the local community. When Middle Muir was commissioned, OnPath committed to an annual community benefit fund of £255,000 per year, index linked so the figure rises every year to keep pace with inflation. Grants are awarded to local voluntary organisations, community groups and environmental projects.

With Middle Muir, we have partnered with South Lanarkshire Council to include half of the community benefits in their Renewable Energy Fund (REF) which they administer across the local authority area. Applications for funding are handled entirely through the council, and if you would like to get funding for your project or group – please visit their website to learn more.

In addition to grant funding, Middle Muir also supports our jobs and skills partnership with South Lanarkshire Council, a landmark initiative which has supported around 2,000 people in South Lanarkshire since it was launched. You can find more information, including how to apply, at their website.

How can your community benefit?

Middle Muir Wind Farm generates £255,000 in community benefits every year. Part of this is used to administer a local jobs and skills initiative for the surrounding areas, while the rest is reserved for grant making to support local community projects (within 10 km).

The fund is managed by South Lanarkshire Council as part of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) and applications can be made at their website.

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The Renewable Energy Fund is a great example of how we can generate our electricity more responsibly and at the same time benefit local communities through partnership working and mutual support.

Cllr. Robert Brown Chair of the Communities & Enterprise Committee

Nature and environment

We think people and planet

Along with playing a crucial role in helping the UK transition to 100% renewable electricity to tackle climate change, the project will support and generate habitat improvements around Red Moss bog near Douglas, which is internationally recognised as one of Europe’s rarest and most threatened habitats. improvements include

  • Enhancing blanket bog habitat
  • Increasing biodiversity across the site
  • Enhancing black grouse and wander habitat

Lifetime extension

At OnPath Energy, we are committed to regular maintenance and servicing on our wind farms to maximise the efficiency, operational performance and environmental, social and economic benefits of our projects. 

In 2023, a planning permission to extend the lifespan of the fifteen-turbine site by 15 years was approved by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) securing the ability to operate the site for up to 40 years. This will enable Middle Muir Wind Farm to supply thousands more megawatts of clean energy to the grid under existing operational conditions.

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