Plans for Scout Moor II, a 100MW onshore wind farm set to become the largest in England, have been announced by Cubico Sustainable Investments.

With the site identified as one of the best potential locations for wind energy generation in England, Scout Moor II could be operational before 2030, subject to planning permission.
Located next to the existing Scout Moor wind farm between Edenfield, Rawtenstall, and Rochdale in the North West, this project marks the first major onshore wind development in England in over a decade.

Cubico Sustainable Investments is jointly owned by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and PSP Investments and currently operates over 250MW of wind and solar projects in the UK with a growing development pipeline, supporting of the nation’s clean energy transition. With plans to invest approximately £300m in new projects across various green technologies in the coming years, Cubico aims to further establish its position as a long-term developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy projects in the UK.

David Swindin, CEO at Cubico, commented: “Our proposal for Scout Moor II reflects our strong confidence in the UK renewables sector and Britain’s potential to become a global clean energy powerhouse. We’re encouraged by the Government’s vision to accelerate the build out of renewable energy infrastructure across the country, and we are committed to delivering projects that decarbonise our power system, enhance energy security, and benefit local communities.”

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