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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.

Capacity
217.02 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Scottish Power Renewables
Location
55.6772°, -4.2868°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Scottish Power Renewables operates 24 plants totalling 1,143 MW

Regional density

251 plants within 100 km, 8,649 MW combined

Nearest plant: Whitelee (0.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 55.677200, -4.286800
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Carbon Footprint

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

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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