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Whitelee is a prominent wind power generation facility located in the United Kingdom, contributing significantly to the country's renewable energy landscape. With a capacity of 322 MW, this wind farm plays a crucial role in the UK's transition towards sustainable energy. Operated by CRE Energy in collaboration with Scottish Power, Whitelee harnesses the power of wind through advanced turbine technology, utilizing large onshore wind turbines that convert kinetic energy from the wind into electricity. Situated at coordinates 55.6812° N latitude and 4.2791° W longitude, Whitelee is strategically positioned in Scotland, an area known for its favorable wind conditions, making it an ideal location for wind energy generation. The facility's contribution to the national grid is indispensable, as it supports the UK’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving renewable energy targets in line with national energy policies. The importance of Whitelee cannot be overstated, as it not only enhances energy security but also helps to mitigate the impact of climate change by providing a cleaner, sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based power generation.

Capacity
322 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
CRE Energy/ Scottish Power
Location
55.6812°, -4.2791°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 113. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #5,858 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #77 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.21% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

CRE Energy/ Scottish Power operates 5 plants totalling 424 MW

Regional density

251 plants within 100 km, 8,544 MW combined

Nearest plant: Whitelee 2 (0.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 55.681200, -4.279100
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Whitelee is a wind power plant producing approximately 846 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

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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