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Introducing CWP Energy

Community Windpower has rebranded to CWP Energy.

Wind farm refusal blocks £1 billion boost to Scottish economy 

The largest renewable energy scheme before Scottish Government decision makers, shovel ready with a grid connection constructed & preparing for operation in 2027, has been refused consent. Jeopardising future green energy investment in Scotland and reaching the UK’s government…

Oldhamstocks’ New Village Hall Breaks Ground After 13 Years of Community Plans

Oldhamstocks, East Lothian – Construction has officially begun on a new village hall in Oldhamstocks, marking the culmination of many years of community ambition and planning. Fully funded by CWP…

Wind farms reduce 2025 energy prices by almost a third – Recent data shows 

UK wind farms played a major role in reducing electricity prices in 2025, according to new analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). The findings underline the growing importance of…

2025 the ‘warmest and sunniest year on record’ – Met Office says

2025 was a record-breaking year for the UK, being both the warmest and sunniest year on record according to provisional Met Office data. Average temperatures reached 10.09 °C, the highest…

CWP Energy Raises £43,000 for Stroke Association in Major Charity Challenge

CWP Energy Ltd is proud to announce that it has raised an outstanding £43,000, including Gift Aid, for the Stroke Association following a company-wide charity challenge one of the largest…

2026 likely to be another year above 1.4 °C, Met Office says

A recent report by the Met Office has concluded that 2026 is likely to be another year exceeding 1.4 °C above pre-industrial levels; forecast to be one of the four…

CWP Energy Proposes Permanent Upgrade to Enable Onshore Wind Development in Eskdalemuir

The area around Eskdalemuir in southern Scotland is widely recognised as an untapped resource for onshore wind development, with the opportunity to create up to 6 GW of capacity, enough to…

Net Zero Plans for 2045, Scottish Government Reveals

The Scottish Government has released a draft Climate Change Plan which includes targets to move the nation closer to their 2045 net zero goal, such as decarbonising building energy systems,…