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Wind Farm Developments and Investment Opportunities

Low Carbon follows a well-defined and structured process in developing high-quality onshore wind projects and provides opportunities for investing in wind energy to support the transition to clean, renewable power.

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Low Carbon’s growing portfolio includes a wind pipeline in the UK, Germany, Finland, and Poland.

Greater turbine efficiencies combined with developer expertise and reducing turbine costs, mean wind farms are now one of the cleanest and most cost effective form of clean energy.

Once operational, the infrastructure footprint of a wind farm, which includes turbine foundations and access tracks, is relatively modest, enabling continued grazing and mixed land use. Visit our Wind Farm Portfolio for a full list of our wind energy projects.

View our wind farms in development

Costa Head Wind Farm and Hesta Head Wind Farm: Our projects were the first on Orkney to secure planning consent, hold grid connections and win CfDs (Contracts for Difference).

Mörknässkogen Wind Farm: Located near the city of Vaasa on the west coast of Finland, the Mörknässkogen Wind Farm benefits from the region’s abundant natural wind resources.

Glen Lednock Wind Farm: A new wind farm in development located entirely within Perth and Kinross Local Authority Area.

High Brenfield Wind Farm: A new wind farm development located within the Argyll & Bute Local Authority area.

Forsinain Forest Wind Farm: A new wind farm development located within the Highland Council area.

Our wind farm development investment process

To ensure optimal performance and ongoing specialised management, our renewable energy asset management team will oversee the entire process:

1. Land assessment: we evaluate your land’s suitability for a wind farm and with an exclusivity agreement in place, we may carry out some initial environmental surveys

2. Grid connection: with your approval, we apply for a no obligation grid connection on your land

3. Planning: with a secure land agreement in place with you, Low Carbon will undertake a full Environmental Impact Assessment and a full planning application for the agreed site

4. Construction: with planning completed and a grid connection confirmed, Low Carbon will initiate the construction of the wind farm

5. Operation and Asset Management: once the site has been successfully commissioned, the wind farm becomes fully operational. All asset management duties are carried out by Low Carbon

6. Local community: we will engage and work with your community and other local stakeholders to deliver the maximum benefit to your area

Benefits of having a wind farm on your land

Wind farms are a well-established and proven renewable energy technology. Wind turbines produce electricity from the wind's kinetic energy, converting it into clean, sustainable power. Investing in wind farms has several advantages, including:

  • New, diversified annual income stream – you can earn an additional long-term, inflation-linked income from your land each year for 40+ years
  • You have nothing to pay – Low Carbon will cover all development costs
  • Continued use of your land – wind infrastructure and habitat enhancement areas will occupy a relatively small footprint and you can still graze livestock within the wind farm
  • Opportunity for growth – Investing in onshore wind presents a significant growth opportunity as it is the most established renewable technology. The rental income derived from a wind farm is considered a favourable revenue stream by banks and lenders. This could enable you to successfully secure financing for your future business or family needs