Supporting the UK’s transition to net zero at Kype Muir with RJ McLeod
As we move into the final stages of constructing 15 additional turbines at Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension
OnPath Together with Local Businesses
We partner with local businesses and invest in local economies. In this way, we can maximise the benefits of our renewable energy developments for local people.
Opportunities with OnPath
How we support local economies
We help create local jobs and establish local advisory panels to guide investment. We work collaboratively with our business partners listening to local needs, building long term partnerships and working together to source supplies locally and create more value in our supply chain.
Together with our business partners, we develop best practise with quality, consideration and integrity.
- We prioratise local businesses in our supply chain
We awarded £62.1 million to local businesses in the development and operation of our Kype and Middle Muir Wind Farms. - We build long-term partnerships based on integrity and trust
We seek to develop long-term partnerships with companies that share our values and vision of a more sustainable future. - We support skills training for local people
We’ve supported hundreds of local people with funding that helps boost employment opportunities, develops skills and breaks down barriers to employment.
£1 million per MW
We commit to £1 million per MW being spent within 50km of an onshore wind site
60% local investment
We target 60% of the total investment being spent locally
£5k per MW
We offer a minimum of £5k per MW per year on all sites for community benefits payments
1% free equity
Every new onshore wind site will offer shared community ownership with 1% of free equity and an offer to purchase further shares at market rates
Supporting Local Business
Boosting local economies
Read more about our work supporting local economies through our renewables projects.
Creating long-term partnerships
See how we’ve created long-term partnerships over the years with companies that share our vision and values.
A just transition for business
Find out how we are creating a fair and inclusive transition to renewable energy.
“To be involved in a project of this scale is really important for us as a business. Working on the Kype Muir Extension project from start to finish has been extremely rewarding as a team of local workers”
Wilson Rankin Contract Director at Hamilton Tarmac
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