Uniper and Energiekontor Break Ground on 46.2 MW East Ayrshire Wind Farm to Power 66,000 Homes

Uniper and Energiekontor Break Ground on 46.2 MW East Ayrshire Wind Farm to Power 66,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Energiekontor UK have launched construction on a 46.2 MW wind farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland, capable of powering over 66,000 homes. Approved in 2022 and revised in 2024, the seven-turbine project starts building in 2027 and enters service in 2028. This development is part of Uniper’s €8 billion renewable investment plan and its strategy to reach 10 GW of ready-to-build projects by the early 2030s across key European markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 12-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Uniper has commenced construction of its inaugural onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland, in partnership with Energiekontor UK Ltd. This 46.2 MW project—comprising seven turbines—will begin generating renewable electricity in 2028, supplying enough power for over 66,000 UK homes annually. The site, granted planning consent in 2022 and modified in 2024, advances Uniper’s commitment to invest roughly €8 billion in renewable developments by the early 2030s and supports its goal to develop up to 10 GW of ready-to-build solar and wind capacity across Europe.

Alex Smethers, Head of Renewables UK at Uniper, said, “We’re thrilled to break ground on our first wind farm with Energiekontor. With 230 MW of solar projects already under execution, this wind scheme underscores our drive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and accelerate the energy transition.”

Peter Szabo, CEO of Energiekontor AG, added, “Reaching this milestone with Uniper demonstrates our shared dedication to expanding the UK’s renewable landscape. We look forward to the next phase of construction.”

AE Yates Ltd serves as balance-of-plant contractor, Energiekontor UK Construction Ltd provides construction management, and Nordex supplies the turbines. Construction begins in 2027, with commissioning slated for 2028.

For further details on Uniper’s renewable activities, visit uniper.energy/about-uniper/business-structure/renewables.

About Energiekontor UK Ltd
For almost 35 years, Energiekontor has stood for a solid business policy and extensive experience in renewable energies. Founded in Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1990, the company is among the pioneers in its industry and is now one of Germany’s leading project developers. Its core business ranges from the planning and construction to the operational management of wind and solar parks in Germany and abroad. In addition, Energiekontor operates 39 wind and solar parks with a total nominal power of around 444 megawatts in its own portfolio. Around 160 megawatts, which are also earmarked for the Group’s own portfolio, are currently under construction. Energiekontor also plays a pioneering role in economic terms and aims to realise the first wind and solar parks in all target markets at market prices as quickly as possible, independently of state subsidies.

Along with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany, Energiekontor has offices in Bremerhaven, Hagen im Bremischen, Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Berlin-Spandau, Potsdam and Hildesheim. The company also has branch offices in England, Scotland, Portugal, France and the United States.

Since being established, Energiekontor has a proud track record of realising around 170 wind and solar park projects with a total nominal power of more than 1.5 gigawatts. This corresponds to an investment volume of more than 2.2 billion euros. The significantly expanded project pipeline in the first half of 2024 (11.2 gigawatts excluding US project rights) shows the future growth potential and the possible contribution that Energiekontor can make to the expansion of renewable energies.

Energiekontor AG (WKN 531350/ISIN DE0005313506/General Standard) is listed on the SDAX of the German Stock Exchange in Frankfurt. Shares can be traded on all German stock markets.

About Uniper
Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach and activities in more than 40 countries. With around 7,500 employees, the company makes an important contribution to security of supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Uniper’s operations include power generation in Europe, global energy trading, and a broad gas portfolio. Uniper procures gas – including liquefied natural gas (LNG) – and other energy sources on global markets. The company owns and operates gas storage facilities with a total capacity of more than 7 billion cubic meters.

Uniper aims to be carbon-neutral by 2040. To achieve this, the company is transforming its power plants and facilities and investing in flexible, dispatchable power generation units. Uniper is one of Europe’s largest operators of hydropower plants and is helping further expand solar and wind power, which are essential for a more sustainable and secure future. Uniper is gradually adding renewable and low-carbon gases such as biomethane to its gas portfolio and is developing a hydrogen portfolio with the aim of a long-term transition. The company plans to offset any remaining CO2 emissions by high-quality CO2-offsets.

Uniper is a reliable partner for communities, municipal utilities, and industrial enterprises for planning and implementing innovative, lower-carbon solutions on their decarbonization journey. Uniper is a hydrogen pioneer, is active worldwide along the entire hydrogen value chain, and is conducting projects to make hydrogen a mainstay of the energy supply.

About Uniper in the UK
In the UK, Uniper owns and operates a flexible generation portfolio of power stations, a fast-cycle gas storage facility and two high pressure gas pipelines, from Theddlethorpe to Killingholme and from Blyborough to Cottam. We also have significant long-term regasification capacity at the Grain LNG terminal in Kent, to convert LNG back to natural gas.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Uniper SE management and other information currently available to Uniper. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. Uniper SE does not intend, and does not assume any liability whatsoever, to update these forward-looking statements or to modify them to conform with future events or developments.

Media Contacts:

Energiekontor AG
Julia Pschribülla
Head of Investor & Public Relations
T +49 (0)421-3304-126
pr@energiekontor.com

Uniper UK Limited
Sara Revell
Senior Press Officer
T +44 121 329 4404
Pressoffice.uk @uniper.energy

SOURCE: Uniper