LUC’s Hagshaw Energy Cluster project is pioneering Scotland’s transition to net zero by repowering and upgrading existing wind farms across South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire. Working closely with councils, communities and industry partners, the initiative maximises renewable energy output while minimising environmental disruption. By focusing on modernising existing sites rather than building on new land, the project aims to deliver 1GW of clean energy capacity by 2030 – enough to power thousands of homes and support Scotland’s ambitious climate targets.

The framework, the first of its kind in the UK, combines technical innovation with community benefits. It directs £3 million annually to local priorities such as insulating low-income homes, restoring peatlands and creating green jobs. Once fully operational, the cluster will save 1.2 million tonnes of CO₂ yearly and has already attracted £120 million in investment, boosting regional employment.

Recognised as a national blueprint, the project showcases how collaboration between councils, developers and communities can accelerate the shift to clean energy while ensuring fair outcomes for people and nature.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 27 March 2025 at the Bristol Harbour Hotel.

LUC looks forward to joining peers at the Regen Green Energy Awards ceremony, celebrating the collective ambition powering the UK’s clean energy future.