Greencoat UK Wind Plc

Greencoat UK Wind Plc is a British investment company established in 2012, headquartered in London, England, specializing exclusively in UK wind farms. As the largest listed renewable infrastructure fund in the UK and a FTSE 250 constituent, it manages a portfolio of 49 operational wind farms—both onshore and offshore—across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with a net generating capacity of approximately 2 GW. In 2024, these assets produced 5,484 GWh of renewable electricity, meeting about 2% of UK domestic demand, powering around 2 million homes, and avoiding 2.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. The company, with Greencoat Capital LLP as its investment manager, focuses on delivering investors an annual dividend increasing in line with RPI while preserving capital through excess cashflow reinvestment, accretive acquisitions, and active asset management. Notable holdings include stakes in major projects like Hornsea One, Clyde Wind Farm, and London Array. Greencoat UK Wind Plc emphasizes operational excellence, sustainability—targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2030—and community contributions, playing a key role in the UK's net-zero transition and renewable energy expansion.