United Kingdom

Whitelee — 322 MW Wind

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Whitelee is a 322 MW wind power plant located in United Kingdom. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
322 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2009

Year online

Owner
CRE Energy/ Scottish Power

Operator

Location
55.68, -4.28

Coordinates

Insights

#113
largest in %s
#77
largest %s worldwide
#5,861
largest worldwide
2009
%d yrs older than avg
5
operated by %s
193
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Wind
Capacity
322 MW
Commissioned
2009
Status
Operational
Owner
CRE Energy/ Scottish Power
Country
United Kingdom
Coordinates
55.681, -4.279

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
9,308 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
232,709 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
11 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

2,024
cars / year
1,241
homes / year
423,108
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

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.

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