Key facts about wind power
Individual wind turbines can be used to generate electricity on a small scale – to power a single home, for example. Or a large number of wind turbines can be grouped together – known as a wind farm – to generate electricity on a much larger scale.
Onshore wind farms are built on the land, whereas offshore wind farms are built out at sea. We need a mix of both to meet the UK and Scottish Government’s targets to generate more electricity from renewable sources.
Key features of
onshore wind farms
Key features of
offshore wind farms
Remote island wind
Remote island wind farms are built on islands away from the UK mainland. They’re one of the most efficient wind technologies, as island wind generates 30% more wind power than the mainland UK average. This makes it better value for customers, as the wind farms operate more frequently and provide a more consistent supply of energy.
Remote wind farms can also benefit local communities with improvements to local infrastructure, jobs, education and community projects.
