Scout Moor Wind Farm Key Facts

• The Wind Farm consists of 26 wind turbines, each with a generating capacity of 2.5MW.

• The Wind Farm therefore has a total capacity of 65MW of electricity, which is enough power to supply the average needs of 40,000 homes.

• Turbine details:
  • Tower Height: 60m
  • Blade Length: 40m
  • Total Max Height: 100m
  • Manufacturer: Nordex
  • Model: N80

• Electricity will be exported to the National Grid via a newly built dedicated substation south of the A680, and near to Ashworth Moor Reservoir.

• There are 12km of new access tracks constructed on the moor.

• Scout Moor Wind Farm Environmental Benefits
  • Electricity Generated per annum: 154,000MWh
  • Total Carbon Dioxide (Co2) displaced per annum: 160,000 tonnes
  • Total Sulphur Dioxide (So2) displaced per annum: 2,000 tonnes
  • Total Nitrogen Oxides (Nox) displaced per annum: 570 tonnes

• According to a survey conducted by MORI, on behalf of Peel, 70% of the residents of Bury, Rossendale and Rochdale said YES to Scout Moor Wind Farm.
  
  To read more about the MORI research please click here >>