generation capacity
powered by renewable energy since 2013 (based on average annual usage)
annual community benefit fund
of renewable energy generated since 2013
of CO2 displaced annually from the grid
homes powered by renewable electricity each year
community benefits expected over the total lifespan
annual business rates paid to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
In January 2026 OnPath Energy completed the sale of Penny Hill Wind Farm near Rotherham to ERG, one of Europe’s leading independent renewable energy producers. For details on the deal, you can read our news release here.
What this means for you?
OnPath Energy will continue to manage Penny Hill Wind Farm on behalf of ERG while the £22,900 annual community benefit fund will be maintained under their new ownership over the project’s lifetime.
This means that OnPath Energy will continue to operate Penny Hill Wind Farm in the same way it always has done, community funding will be managed in the same way using our long term partnership with Point North, the application process for community grants remains the same and should you have any questions about the project as always you can contact Tom, your dedicated community manager (details can found below).
Penny Hill Wind Farm has a generation capacity of 20MW providing enough renewable electricity to meet the average annual needs of around 12,094 homes.
Located near Rotherham, the wind farm provides more than £22,900 in annual grants for the local communities, which over the lifetime of the project accumulates to £550,000 generated in community funding.
At OnPath Energy, we’re powering a more sustainable future through renewable energy. Our projects, like Penny Hill Wind Farm, inspire and enable communities, businesses, and landowners to embrace a just transition to net zero.
Several groups in the village have previously benefited from grants from the Penny Hill Wind Farm Community Fund over the years, and this latest community contribution couldn’t have come at a better time.
Keith Haynes Chair of Trustees at the Treeton Memorial Community Centre & Playing Fields Charity
At OnPath, we are committed to regular maintenance and servicing on our wind farms to maximise the efficiency, operational performance and environmental, social and economic benefits of our projects.
In 2023, a planning permission to extend the lifespan of the six-turbine site at Penny Hill to a maximum of 40 years plus two years for construction and decommissioning was approved by Rotherham Council. This will enable Penny Hill Wind Farm to supply thousands more megawatts of clean energy to the grid under existing operational conditions.
Community benefits
We establish community funds for every OnPath renewables project to ensure that the benefits are channelled back into the local community. The Penny Hill Wind Farm Community Fund currently receives £22,905.12 each year from the wind farm. Grants are awarded to local voluntary organisations, community groups and environmental projects.
The fund is managed by a Committee made up of members from the local parish councils as well as the district and county councillors. This helps ensure the funding is channelled to causes and activities important to the local communities.
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 parishes of parishes of Aston, Thurcroft, Treeton, Ulley and Whiston are eligible for funding. Projects from outside of these areas may also be considered if they will benefit people in the local parishes.
Enter your postcode below to check if your group is in the catchment area for a grant from our Penny Hill Wind Farm.
Hi, I’m Tom, your dedicated point of contact at OnPath Energy as the Community & Partnerships manager for Penny Hill Wind Farm near Rotherham. It’s my job to keep the community up to date, take feedback and answer any questions you may have about Penny Hill 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 £22,900 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
Acquisitions and divestments are a critical part of our growth strategy, where proceeds from selling mature assets can be used to develop and acquire pipeline with potential for value creation leveraging our team’s deep renewables expertise.” Richard Dunkley, CEO at OnPath Energy.
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