up to 43MW generation capacity
up to 36,000 homes supplied with 100% renewable electricity
in community benefits across the lifetime of the project
shared ownership with a free 1% equity for the community
targeted local economic benefit
lifetime spend in East Ayrshire
up to six ultra efficient turbines of up to 200m tip height
of multi-use pathways to connect communities
of nature & heritage trails
woodland corridor to link landscape and wildlife
biodiversity net gain (that means better quality habitats for wildlife!)
Glen Water Wind Farm is a proposed six turbine site in East Ayrshire that could provide up to 36,000 homes with clean electricity.
Through early, detailed and varied engagement we have been able to collect a wide range of feedback to create a proposal that reflects and is shaped by the opinions, needs and challenges of the local community.
We believe Glen Water is more than a wind farm – a project that delivers long lasting benefits that connects communities, supports local jobs and skills, celebrates the area’s rich history and heritage, and puts nature at the heart of the plans.
Glen Water Wind Farm could help tackle fuel poverty and lower energy bills by funding eligible homes within 2km of the site with energy efficiency upgrades.
As part of our OnPath Together approach, we are committed to spending £1M/MW in the local area, investing in local suppliers, supporting skills development and building community wealth.
Over the project’s lifetime, Glen Water Wind Farm could contribute around £30 million to in East Ayrshire’s economy and provide 183 full time equivalent job years during development and construction.
We’re working together with local primary schools, Cumnock History Group and The Heritage Centre to bring local history and heritage to life and celebrate the area’s rich farming and mining history.
As part of our proposals we will be strengthening important habitats to help protect local wildlife as well as providing easier access to nature with over 15km of pathways made up of over 12km of nature & heritage trails.
Find out more about the project design and how together with local voices we have shaped plans that will leave a positive, lasting legacy for both people and planet.
Following our extensive community consultation, we now want to show you what’s emerged and share how these plans create a positive legacy for the local community.
With the help of local voices we believe our plans will deliver a wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits for the community, while supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy.
East Ayrshire Council
North of New Cumnock and East of Cumnock, all turbines will be located in Netherthird
Former open cast mine undergoing remediation
Up to six turbines up to 200m in height to tip
Up to 43MW
Up to 40 years operational lifespan
Proposed connections date 2031
The proposed route will come down the A76 and up to the site entrance.
“Hi, I’m Aileen, your dedicated point of contact at OnPath Energy, I’m based in OnPath Energy’s Scottish office in Bellshill.
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 are developing 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
Register your interest and share your feedback
THE RESIDENTS of six local communities in South Lanarkshire along with pupils from Lesmahagow High School are taking part in a pioneering project to learn how to…
COMMUNITIES across East Ayrshire are being invited to view the final proposals for a new wind farm, which has been shaped using feedback from local voices as a local developer launches its second round of public consultations. …
It’s been a joy to spend time in each of the three schools, hearing the children’s ideas and seeing how much thought they put into…
