Welcome to High Winds Community Energy Society
High Winds Community Energy Society owns and operates five wind turbines, totalling 11.5 MW, on Harlock Hill and the neighbouring Mean Moor near Ulverston, Cumbria.
High Winds is a Community Benefit Society: run for the benefit of our community in Ulverston and the surrounding area. Our society contributes annually to the Baywind Community Energy Fund which supports local charities, schools and individuals in energy saving and educational initiatives. We support other community initiatives where we see a valuable need - see our Community Fund for details.
Harlock Hill and Mean Moor - click here to watch full HD drone footage
Pioneers in community-owned energy
Our history connects us to Baywind - the UK's first community-owned wind farm - which was commissioned in 1997. If you would like to know more, read our background and history page.
Facts about the Co-op
 | 1148 members |
 | 7 Directors, each of whom carry out roles that deliver specific support to the benefit of the Co-op |
 | The Board appointed Energy4All to carry out the day-to-day management & administration of the Co-op |
 | A portion of profits from the turbines are distributed to community funds in the local area. In 2023 we donated £100,000 to the Baywind Community Energy Trust |
 | In 2023 we produced 24,309 MWh |
We own Enercon E70 turbines, rated at 2.3 MW each. Interested in the tech?
We are part of a family of renewable energy coops across the UK: visit Energy4All's website to explore 30+ more
