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Hagshaw Hill Wind Farm Supercharged, Powering 57,000 Homes
10 Nov
Summary
- Hagshaw Hill wind farm upgraded, now produces 5 times more energy
- Supports over 100 jobs during decommissioning and repowering
- Community benefit fund increased 26 times, delivering £400,000 annually
In 2025, Scotland's first commercial wind farm, Hagshaw Hill, has undergone a significant transformation. Located in South Lanarkshire and owned by ScottishPower Renewables, the wind farm originally opened in 1995 with 26 turbines. However, as of November 2025, these have been replaced by 14 more powerful models, enabling the site to create over 79MW of electricity - enough to power around 57,000 homes.
The decommissioning and repowering of Hagshaw Hill has supported more than 100 jobs, from turbine technicians to local contractors. Additionally, the community benefit fund provided by the wind farm has scaled up dramatically, now delivering nearly £400,000 annually to the surrounding areas of Coalburn, Douglas, Lesmahagow, Rigside, and Douglas Water - a 26-fold increase from before.
Charlie Jordan, CEO of ScottishPower Renewables, expressed pride in Hagshaw Hill's role in kickstarting Scotland's wind energy revolution, stating that the site is now "supercharged and ready to lead the next chapter" of the country's clean energy future. Iain Lindsey, chairman of the community group administering the benefit fund, echoed this sentiment, noting that the increased funding will enable even more projects to improve local facilities, create jobs, and help communities thrive in the long term.
