Turbine installation begins at Mill Rig Wind Farm
A MAJOR £155m renewables project in South Lanarkshire, set to deliver £5m in community benefits over the next 30 years and power to over 45,000…
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
£167,00
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 (approx)
150
training and employment opportunities
£18 million
Estimated business rates paid to South Lanarkshire Council over the project’s lifetime
OnPath Together
Project update
Civil engineering work started earlier this spring, with Glasgow-headquartered RJ McLeod delivering the balance of plant contract, covering all civil engineering work including cabling and off-site highway construction. RJM has completed the access track works, six hard stands, six foundations, construction of the control building and cabling works, helping to maintain the delivery programme.
The next step will be the delivery and installation of six 200m N163/5.X turbines managed by leading global manufacturer Nordex before commissioning, energisation and connection to The National Grid in spring of 2026.
OnPath Energy has committed to prioritising local contractors and businesses, with £91 million invested within 60m of the site.
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 250m
- 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 the Kype Muir Wind Farm brings to local residents
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Read on to discover the plans and wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits Mill Rig Wind Farm will bring to the local community, while supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy.
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