Arecleoch is a 120 MW wind power plant located in the United Kingdom, operated by Scottish Power Renewables. The facility has been generating electricity since its commissioning, contributing to the UK's renewable energy landscape. It ranks as the 50th largest wind plant in the United Kingdom. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.39% of the country's total wind capacity of 30,806 MW. The United Kingdom has 819 wind plants with a combined capacity of 30,806 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Hornsea 1 - Heron & Njord at 1,200 MW, this facility is 0.1 times the size. Wind energy is a significant component of the UK's energy mix, providing approximately 24% of the country's electricity generation. The Arecleoch plant exemplifies the UK's commitment to expanding renewable energy sources. It is situated about 50 km southwest of Glasgow in the Ayrshire region.
16 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 166. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #618 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
16 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Scottish Power Renewables operates 24 plants totalling 1,143 MW
176 plants within 100 km, 10,162 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Arecleoch is a wind power plant producing approximately 315 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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