Woodlands Farm Repowering Project
We've had our planning application to Cornwall Council approved to repower a single wind turbine in Bodmin, Cornwall.
Through our repowering programme, we’ll replace it with a better, more efficient, modern turbine that pumps out way more clean, green energy and brings benefits to the local community.
This project also helps push the UK toward net zero by 2050 and supports Cornwall’s carbon-neutral goals by 2030. More green power, more savings—what's not to love? 💚
How does this project benefit the local community?
We plan to offer a community benefit fund of £5,000 a year for the life of the project & work with the community to figure out the best way to distribute this locally.
As well as conducting robust habitat surveys & ecological assessments, we're committed to ensuring at least a 10% biodiversity net gain.
Your community has the potential to unlock local energy discounts through the Octopus Fan Club & opens the door to community ownership opportunities.
Old Vs New
The existing turbine has a 29.1m rotor diameter, 30.85m hub height, and a 45.4m blade tip height. While it’s technically able to generate up to 400kW, it’s currently not working - so it’s producing no power.
The new turbine could have a 54m rotor diameter, 40m hub and 67m blade tip height. It could be capable of generating up to 900kW, though to start with, we’d limit output to 400kW until we’re able to access more grid capacity.
Planning Application
The planning application was submitted in August 2024 and approved in April 2025. You are able to view all of the details on Cornwall Council’s webpage here.
FAQs
How do I get in touch with the Woodlands team?
For questions about this project, you can reach out to the team directly via development@octopusenergygeneration.com.
Does the Woodlands turbine need a new grid connection?
No it doesn't, we're replacing the old turbine with a turbine with the same capacity (400kW), so we don't have to change or update the grid connection.
What happens to the existing turbine?
We will be recycling the majority of the turbine. Currently, all the parts except the blade are fully recyclable - so we'll work to repurpose these!
Did you hold a community consultation?
Yes. On July 8th 2025 we hosted a public consultation at Bigbury Parish Memorial Hall & online feedback was kept open for a further 30 days.
Interested in repowering your old turbine or hosting a new one?
Register your interest here and we'll be in touch.
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