Woodlands Farm Repowering Project
We've got our tentacles on an onshore wind turbine in Cornwall, and we’re giving it a serious glow-up. Right now, it’s just standing there, not generating any electricity or bringing benefits to the local community—but we’re here to change that.
Through our repowering programme, we’ll replace it with a better, more efficient, modern turbine that pumps out way more clean, green energy. More power, more savings for locals, and a bigger boost for the planet—it’s a win-win-win. 💨⚡
Project Overview
Our planning application to Cornwall Council to repower a single wind turbine in Bodmin, Cornwall has been approved!
We’re now working on swapping the old turbine for a supercharged one, generating more clean energy. The turbine will connect up to the national grid and could join our Octopus Fan Club - which means cheaper bills for locals when the turbine is spinning.
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? 💚
Project Specifics
The existing wind turbine (an old turbowind) has a rotor diameter of 29.1m, 30.85m hub height and 45.4m blade tip height. It has a generating capacity maximum of 400kW but is often much lower as the turbine is not functioning or generating any electricity. There are currently no community discounts on energy bills.
The EWT wind turbine we plan to put on site would have a 54m rotor diameter, 40m hub and 67m blade tip height. It has a generating capacity of up to 900kW - though this will be constrained to 400kW until we can access additional grid. We can offer the Octopus Fan Club which means cheaper bills for locals.
Repowering: Making the Most of What We've Got 💨⚡
Some of the best wind spots are already home to older turbines—by 2025, nearly 40GW of Europe’s wind power will be at least 20 years old. Instead of starting from scratch, repowering lets us upgrade what’s already there, massively boosting clean energy generation without needing extra space.
Got thoughts? We’d love to hear them—let us know what you think about our Woodlands repowering plans!
Planning Application
The planning application was submitted in August 2024. You are able to monitor its progress and make further comments via the 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.
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?
Register your interest here and we'll be in touch.
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