Hazlehead Wind Farm has generated more than 233,031 MWh green energy since it became operational in December 2011 – enough to meet the average annual electricity needs of 80,355 homes.
Located on the northern edge of the Peak District National Park, south of Huddersfield, the wind farm provides more than £6,000 annually in grants for the local communities.
6MW
generation capacity
£6,861+
annual community benefit fund
233,031 MWh+
of renewable electricity generated since 2011
£80,000+
community benefits since 2011
Key facts
Hazlehead Wind Farm
At OnPath Energy, we’re powering a more sustainable future through renewable energy. Our projects, like Hazlehead Wind Farm, inspire and enable communities, businesses and landowners to embrace a just transition to net zero.
- Electricity generation capacity: Up to 6MW
- Postcode of nearby property: S36 4HG
- Number of turbines: 3
- Tip height: 100m
- Local Planning Authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Lifespan: 40 years in operation plus two years for construction and decommissioning (permission to extend the lifespan by 15 years approved by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in 2023).
- Operational since: December 2011
- Natural Power Emergency Number: 0345 200 8173
Key facts
Community benefits
We establish community funds for every OnPath Energy project to ensure that the benefits are channelled back into the local community. The Hazlehead Wind Farm Community Fund currently receives £8,161.47 each year from the wind farm. Grants are awarded to local voluntary organisations, community groups and environmental projects.
To ensure the funding is channelled to causes and activities important to the local communities, 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 received in the funding application.
Projects from the parish of Dunford are eligible for funding, but we may consider projects from outside of this area if it can be shown that they benefit local people from Dunford parish
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Your dedicated point of contact
Introducing your Partnership & Community Manager
Hi, I’m Tom, your dedicated point of contact at OnPath Energy as the Community & Partnerships manager for Hazlehead Wind Farm near Barnsley. It’s my job to keep the community up to date, take feedback and answer any questions you may have about Hook Hazlehead 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 £6,861 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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