United Kingdom

Clyde Wind Farm — 350 MW Wind

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Clyde Wind Farm is a 350 MW wind power plant located in United Kingdom. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
350 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2012

Year online

Owner
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE)/ Greencoat UK Wind

Operator

Location
55.44, -3.54

Coordinates

Insights

#110
largest in United Kingdom
#72
largest Wind worldwide
#5,633
largest worldwide
2012
at fleet average
1
operated by Scottish and Southern…
207
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Wind
Capacity
350 MW
Commissioned
2012
Status
Operational
Owner
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE)/ Greencoat UK Wind
Country
United Kingdom
Coordinates
55.442, -3.543

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
10,118 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
252,945 t

over ~25 yrs

Intensity
11 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

2,200
cars per year
1,349
homes per year
459,900
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

Clyde Wind Farm is a prominent wind power generation facility located in the United Kingdom, with geographic coordinates of 55.4416, -3.5427. With a capacity of 350 MW, this wind farm plays an essential role in the UK’s commitment to renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. Owned and operated by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) in partnership with Greencoat UK Wind, Clyde Wind Farm harnesses the power of wind through advanced turbine technology, contributing significantly to the national grid. The facility supports the UK’s energy mix by providing clean and sustainable electricity, which is increasingly vital as the country aims to meet its ambitious climate targets. Wind energy is a cornerstone of the UK’s energy policy, and Clyde Wind Farm exemplifies how large-scale renewable projects can effectively displace fossil fuel reliance. By converting wind energy into electricity, the plant not only contributes to energy generation but also enhances energy security for local communities, making it a crucial asset in the transition towards a greener energy future.

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