Ranked as the 138th largest power generation facility in the United Kingdom, Whitelee 2 stands out as a significant contributor to Scotland's renewable energy landscape. With a capacity of 217.02 MW, it is the 33rd largest wind plant in the country, playing a pivotal role in the transition towards sustainable energy sources. The facility utilizes advanced wind turbine technology to harness the power of the wind, a critical aspect of the UK’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
14 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 137. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #7,147 worldwide by installed capacity
- #212 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.14% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
14 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Scottish Power Renewables operates 24 plants totalling 1,143 MW
251 plants within 100 km, 8,649 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Whitelee 2 is a wind power plant producing approximately 570 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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