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In January 2026 OnPath Energy completed the sale of Armistead Wind Farm near Kendal to ERG , one of Europe’s leading independent renewable energy producers. For details on the deal you can read our news release here.
What this means for you?
OnPath Energy will continue to manage Armistead Wind Farm on behalf of ERG while the £13,000 annual community benefit fund will be maintained under their new ownership over the project’s lifetime.
This means that OnPath Energy will continue to operate Armistead Wind Farm in the same way it always has done, community funding will be managed in the same way using our long term partnership with Point North, the application process for community grants remain the same and should you have any questions about the project as always you can contact Tom, your dedicated community manager (details can found below).
Armistead Wind Farm has generated more than 360,989 MWh of clean electricity since it became operational in 2013 – enough to meet the average annual electricity needs of 124,479 homes.
Located on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, to the south east of Kendal, the wind farm provides more than £13,000 annually in grants for the local community.
At OnPath Energy, we’re powering a more sustainable future through renewable energy. Our projects, like Armistead Wind Farm, inspire and enable communities, businesses, and landowners to embrace a just transition to net zero.
Up to 12MW
LA6 2QB
6
100m
Westmorland and Furness Unitary Council
40 years in operation plus two years for construction and decommissioning
March 2013
0345 200 8173
We establish community funds for every OnPath renewables project to ensure that the benefits are channelled back into the local community. The Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund receives £13,763.93 each year. The fund is managed by a Community Fund committee made up of members from the local parish councils as well as the district and county councillors.
The committee agrees how and where grants are awarded based on a range of criteria and the information we receive in the funding application.
Projects from six parishes close to Armistead Wind Farm are eligible for funding including Killington, Lupton, Mansergh, New Hutton, Old Hutton and Preston Patrick, with priority given to groups nearest to the site. Projects outside of these areas may be considered if the application shows that they benefit residents of the six parishes.
These community funds are managed by our trusted partner Point North who have managed our community funds from the beginning.
Enter your postcode below to check if your group is in the catchment area for a grant from our Armistead Wind Farm.
Hi, I’m Tom, your dedicated point of contact at OnPath Energy as the Community & Partnerships manager for Armistead Wind Farm near Kendal. It’s my job to keep the community up to date, take feedback and answer any questions you may have about Armistead Wind Farm. I’m looking forward to working with you and your community as we continue to see the long term benefits the project brings for local people including the £13,000 annual community benefit fund. You can contact me with any questions that you have about the project directly using the details below.
M: 07386 677 219
T: 0330 335 8010
E: tom.chaplin@onpathenergy.com
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