A new wind farm near Cumnock, East Ayrshire, that will generate up to 132 MW of electricity – enough to power more than 50,000 homes each year.
Scotland has some of the best wind resources in Europe. At OnPath Energy, we are harnessing that energy to help the UK transition to 100% renewable electricity. We are currently developing plans for a new wind farm in South Ayrshire, Lethans Wind Farm.
c132 MW
estimated electricity generated per year
£7.1 million
into a local community benefit fund over the lifespan of the wind farm
£1.3 million
skills and training fund over the first five years of operation
£250,000
Contribution towards a site access strategy to be developed in consultation with East Ayrshire Council
£38M
business rates contributions over the lifetime of the site
5%
option to purchase an equity stake , subject to a 25% community discount
About the project
OnPath Energy has been granted planning permission to develop a new wind farm near Cumnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland comprising 22 turbines and generating enough renewable electricity to power more than 50,000 homes in the local area. The site will generate more than £7 million in community funds during its lifespan and will create significant benefits for the local environment.
The project was initially granted planning permission by East Ayrshire Council in March 2018 and further permission was granted in June 2020 to maximise the efficiency of the proposal by increasing the height of the turbines and the length of rotor diameter, and refining the layout out the site.
Key facts about Lethans Wind Farm
Read on to discover the plans and wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits Lethans Wind Farm will bring to the local community, while supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy.
Local Authority:
East Ayrshire Council
Location of site:
Situated on land north east of New Cumnock and north west of Kirkconnel
Postcode of nearby property:
KA18 4NP
Current land use:
Commercial forestry
Number of turbines:
22 turbines up to 220m in height to tip
Maximum generating capacity:
c6MW per turbine. Up to c132MW
Life span:
30-year operational lifespan
Grid connection:
Connects via underground cable to Glenmuckloch Substation
Access:
Via Mansfield Road at the entrance to New Cumnock
Our plans
Read on to discover the plans and wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits Lethans Wind Farm will bring to the local community, while supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy.