π Project Overview
Scout Moor is Lancashire's largest wind farm on the moors above Rawtenstall. Joint venture between RWE and United Utilities (the North West water company, which owns extensive moorland). 26 Enercon E-70 turbines operational since 2008.
Site Schematic
Schematic diagram β not to scale. Illustrative layout based on project specifications.
β‘ Key Facts
65 MW β 26 Enercon E-70 turbines on East Lancashire moors
Joint RWE and United Utilities ownership
Lancashire's largest wind farm
π§ Technical Specifications
| Capacity (MW) | 65 MW |
| No. of turbines/units | 26 |
| Turbine / unit model | Enercon E-70/2MW |
| Unit capacity | 2.5 MW each |
| Annual output | 170 GWh/year |
| Homes powered | 40,000 homes |
π Grid Connection & Infrastructure
| Grid connection point | Electricity North West 33 kV at Rawtenstall |
| CfD held | No (merchant / PPA) |
π’ Development & Ownership
| Developer | RWE / United Utilities |
| Owner / operator | RWE (50%) / United Utilities (50%) |
| Year consented | 2005 |
| Construction started | 2007 |
| Commissioned / target | 2008 |
| Location | Scout Moor, Rossendale β above Rawtenstall, Lancashire |
| Region | Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53.72Β°N, 2.28Β°W |
π Project Timeline
πΏ Environmental & Planning
Moorland EIA in SSSI. Blanket bog and curlew habitat assessed.