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Pates Hill Wind Farm is a 14MW wind farm located in West Lothian which has been generating renewable electricity since it became operational in 2010.
Located near the village of West Calder, the wind farm provides an annual community fund of £70,000 for local communities. OnPath Energy acquired Pates Hill Wind Farm in January 2025.
14MW
generation capacity
£70,000+
annual community benefit fund
7
Vestas V-90 2.0 MW turbines
11,500 homes
Powered annually by renewable electricity
Key facts
Pates Hill Wind Farm
At OnPath Energy, we’re powering a more sustainable future through renewable energy. Our projects, like Pates Hill Wind Farm, inspire and enable communities, businesses, and landowners to embrace a just transition to net zero that is fair and inclusive for everyone.
Electricity generation capacity:
Up to 14MW
Postcode of nearby property:
EH55 8LG
Number of turbines:
7
Tip height:
110m
Local Planning Authority:
West Lothian Council
Lifespan:
25 years in operation
Operational since:
2010
Emergency Number
01524 489 456
Community benefits
We establish community funds for every OnPath renewables project to ensure that the benefits are channeled back into the local community. The Pates Hill Wind Farm Community Fund receives around £70,000 each year.
Pates Hill Wind Farm contributes to South Lanarkshire Council’s Renewable Energy Fund (REF) – a broader fund which administers revenues from all wind farms in the region, not just those owned by OnPath.
The funding supports projects that either acquire, develop, improve and/or maintain a capital asset such as land, buildings or roads, or one-off activities.
Applying for a grant
Community benefits for Pates Hill Wind Farm are managed and delivered by The West Lothian Development Trust. If you would like to apply for grant funding, please visit their website where you can find more information including guidance on eligibility and application forms.
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