Former coal mine seeks new identity as windfarm developer puts locals at the heart of plans
“Our goal is to go beyond simply building a wind farm, we want to create a project that recognises the rich mining history of the local area…
20MW – 50MW
up to 50MW generation capacity
55,000 homes
up to 55,000 homes supplied with 100% renewable electricity
£5,000/MW
annual community benefit fund of at least £5,000/MW
1% free equity
shared ownership with a free 1% equity for the community
£1 million/MW
targeted local economic benefit
8 turbines
up to eight ultra efficient turbines of up to 250m tip height
Give your view
Help shape our plans!
Welcome to our website sharing our ongoing journey together with local people to develop our plans for a new wind farm in the Cumnock and Doon Valley area. Our ambition is to deliver a project that reflects and is shaped by the opinions, needs and challenges of the local community.
In April we hosted a series of community consultation events for our proposed site across the three hosting Community Council areas of New Cumnock, Netherthird, Lugar, Logan and Cronberry. These events have provided us with valuable feedback, which we will consider as we move forward to the next phase of the design process. We are now using this feedback to refine and advance our project design, ensuring that the project delivers a just transition that is fair and inclusive for everyone.
Thanks to those who have taken the time to share their thoughts on our proposals. We will continue to provide updates as our plans progress and still welcome feedback using the form below, all feedback should be submitted before Friday 23rd May.
A fresh approach
Your voice matters
Early engagement is an essential part of our OnPath
Together approach to development. That’s why our
team met with the Nine Community
Councils Group (9CC Group), who represent
communities across the Cumnock and Doon Valley. Their goal is to ensure that you get the most from multi-million-pound community benefit funds generated by local wind farm developments. We’ve been listening to what truly matters and three key themes have emerged:
- Pride in heritage & history: your deep connection
to the area’s rich history and culture. - A fresh approach to consultation: a desire for more
engaging, community-led discussions - Access to the site: ensuring the local community
can visit and experience the site
But we want to hear more about what matters to you.
Please note: Comments made to OnPath Energy are not representation to East Ayrshire Council. When OnPath Energy submits a planning application there will be an opportunity for members of the public to make direct representations to East Ayrshire Council’s Planning Department.
Who we are
OnPath Energy is an onshore renewables developer with almost two decades of expertise in planning, constructing and operating renewable energy projects across the UK. As part of our ongoing mission to deliver a just transition to net zero that is fair and inclusive for everyone our team would like to know your views as we develop our planning application.
Creating a better way together
Say hello to Aileen
“Hi, I’m Aileen, your dedicated point of contact at OnPath Energy, I’m based in OnPath Energy’s Scottish office in South Lanarkshire.
It is my job to make sure that our team keeps the local community involved, included, and updated at every stage of the development process as we progress our planning application.
Read on to find out more about our project which we would like to develop in collaboration with local people to make sure we maximise the benefits for everyone.”
M: 07386 677209
T: 0330 335 8010
E: aileen.mccreadie@onpathenergy.com
Key Facts
Cumnock and Doon Valley Wind Farm (working title)
Read on to discover the plans and wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits our proposals could bring for the local community, while supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy.
Local Authority:
East Ayrshire Council
Location of site:
North of New Cumnock and East of Cumnock, all turbines will be located in Netherthird
Postcode of nearby property:
KA18 3JA
Current land use:
Former open cast mine undergoing remediation
Number of turbines:
Up to eight turbines up to 250m in height to tip
Maximum generating capacity:
Up to 50MW
Life span:
Up to 40 years operational lifespan
Grid connection:
Proposed connections date 2031
Access:
The proposed route will come down the A76 and up to the site entrance.
Meet the team
Share your view
Feedback form
Tell us what you think of our proposals to help shape how our plans can best benefit your community. Please provide your feedback no later than Friday 23rd May 2025.
Register your interest and share your feedback
Register your interest and share your feedback
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