Boralex Acquires 58 MW Upper Ogmore Wind Farm in Wales and Tom na Clach Extension in Scotland
Boralex has acquired two onshore wind projects in the UK totalling more than 58 MW: the 25 MW Upper Ogmore Wind Farm in South Wales (from Marubeni) and a 75% stake in the 34 MW Tom na Clach Extension in the Scottish Highlands (from Infinergy). Upper Ogmore holds an AR7 CfD and is targeting grid connection in 2029, while Tom na Clach Extension targets commercial operation around 2030.
Transaction date: · Source: uk.boralex.com
Key facts
- Transaction date
- Technology
- Onshore Wind
- Capacity
- 59 MW
- Transaction price
- Not disclosed
- Buyer
- Boralex
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- South Wales, Scottish Highlands
- Location
- Blaengarw and Nant-y-Moel, South Wales (Upper Ogmore); North-east of Tomatin, Scottish Highlands (Tom na Clach Extension)
- Continent
- Europe
- Development status
- Ready-to-Build
- PPA
- Yes
Technology details
Two onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of more than 58 MW. Upper Ogmore Wind Farm: seven turbines, approximately 25 MW, consented by the Welsh Government in 2022, grid connection planned for 2029, secured a 20-year Contract for Difference in AR7. Tom na Clach Extension: seven turbines, 34 MW, consented May 2024, targeting commercial operation around 2030. Colin Cawdor retains a minority stake in Tom na Clach Extension.
Power purchase agreement (PPA)
Upper Ogmore Wind Farm secured a 20-year Contract for Difference (CfD) in Allocation Round 7 (AR7), providing long-term revenue visibility. No CfD details disclosed for Tom na Clach Extension.
Additional information
Upper Ogmore was originally developed by RES and later acquired by Marubeni before being sold to Boralex. Tom na Clach Extension was developed by Infinergy. Upper Ogmore is expected to power approximately 16,500 homes once operational. Both projects are expected to become operational towards the end of the decade. Acquisitions support Boralex's strategy to expand its UK renewable energy footprint.
Source
Original announcement: https://uk.boralex.com/en/press-releases/boralex-acquires-two-onshore-wind-projects-expand-uk-renewable-portfolio