Mill Rig - Mill Rig Wind Farm

OnPath Energy is currently building Mill Rig Wind Farm, near Darvel, South Lanarkshire

The six turbine site will have an installed capacity of up to 33.4MW, generating enough green electricity to power over 45,000 homes each year.

Onshore wind is an essential part of the UK’s strategy for achieving country-wide net zero targets and is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world.

33.4 MW

generation capacity

45,000

homes powered by the site each year

27,000+

tonnes of CO2 displaced each year

16,000+

equivalent number of petrol cars taken off the road due to CO2 savings

£167,000

in approximate community benefits each year

£5 million

in community benefits over the wind farm’s lifespan

£91 million

projected spend within 60km

300

Approximate number of jobs directly supported

150

training and employment opportunities

£18 million

Estimated business rates paid to South Lanarkshire Council over the project’s lifetime

OnPath Together

Project update

OnPath Energy is delighted that the longest turbine blades ever installed at a UK onshore wind farm have arrived at our Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire.

The delivery process has been carefully designed in partnership with contractors and local authorities, including principal contractors RJ McLeod, Nordex, McFadyen’s Transport, Natural Power, Renfrewshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council to ensure minimal disruption to local communities. Commissioning, energisation and connection to The National Grid will follow later in the year.

As part of our OnPath Together development approach, we are committed to keeping you up to date on the progress on site. Click the link below to find the latest construction updates, which includes important dates and traffic management information.

Latest construction updates

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Key Facts

Mill Rig Wind Farm

At OnPath Energy, we’re powering a more sustainable future through renewable energy. Our projects, like Mill Rig Wind Farm will inspire and enable communities, businesses, and landowners to embrace a just transition to net zero that is fair and inclusive for eveyone.

Potential energy generation: 33.4 MW, enough to supply more than 45,000 homes
Location: near Darvel, South Lanarkshire
Number of turbines: 6
Tip height: up to 199.5m
Lifespan: 30 years in operation plus two years for construction and decommissioning

OnPath Energy also operates the Kype Muir Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire which has been providing clean, renewable electricity since 2019. Take a look at the benefits that Kype Muir Wind Farm brings to local residents

Kype Muir