- McDonald’s UK has committed to purchasing 100% of the electricity generated by Capital Dynamics’ 66.0MW Douglas West Extension Wind Farm in Scotland from 2026.
- The Douglas West Extension Wind Farm will generate around 190 GWh of clean electricity annually.
- ENGIE’s innovative model enables McDonald’s suppliers and franchisees to access green energy, driving significant Scope 3 emissions reductions.
- Project includes a community benefit fund contributing around £300,000 annually to support local initiatives and drive positive impact.
Capital Dynamics, ENGIE and McDonald’s UK have collaborated on an innovative 15-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (“cPPA”) for the clean energy produced by the Douglas West Extension Wind Farm (the ‘Wind Farm’ or ‘Project’), located in Scotland and wholly owned by Capital Dynamics. McDonald’s will procure 100% of the electricity generated by the Wind Farm, which is expected to be operational in Q1 2026.
The PPA will enable McDonald’s, via an innovative supply arrangement with ENGIE, to share the electricity produced with its key suppliers, as part of McDonald’s efforts to decarbonise its supply chain. The electricity supplied from Wind Farm will significantly advance McDonald’s sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce the company’s carbon footprint across its supply chain and promote environmental stewardship.
The 66.0MW Wind Farm features twelve Nordex N149 turbines that are expected to generate around 190 GWh of clean, secure electricity annually, enough to provide energy to around 16,000 households in the UK every year[1].
Capital Dynamics has also set up a community fund managed by Foundation Scotland and assisted by a local community group. The fund will provide financial resources to deliver a community-led investment strategy for the local villages of Glespin, Douglas, Coalburn, Rigside and Douglas Water.
This Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) is a cornerstone of McDonald’s decarbonisation strategy, driving significant emissions reductions. Enabled by ENGIE’s innovative framework, the agreement goes beyond McDonald’s own operations, empowering suppliers and partners across its value chain to access renewable energy and overcome barriers to adoption. Through these cPPA partnerships, ENGIE aims to simplify the market by making asset-specific green energy solutions more transparent and accessible.
Nadia Hartley, Head of Sustainability and Indirect Sourcing at McDonald’s UK&I: “This innovative partnership marks a major milestone in McDonald’s UK & Ireland’s journey toward a more sustainable future. By co-creating a 15-year agreement, we are securing nearly one-third of our renewable electricity needs, strengthening our supply chain, and accelerating progress toward our decarbonisation goals. Our collaboration with ENGIE and Capital Dynamics is built on shared understanding and a long-term vision, delivering meaningful change for our business and the planet.”
Barney Coles, Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of Clean Energy at Capital Dynamics, commented: “We are delighted to partner McDonald’s and ENGIE on the development of Douglas West Extension Wind Farm. As demand for clean electricity looks set to grow significantly across the globe, these types of collaborations between experienced private sector partners will continue to yield the innovative solutions required to deliver the low-cost energy capacity required. All the while, these initiatives are critical for advancing the UK’s energy security and delivering real economic impact in under-served communities. We look forward to further collaboration with McDonald’s and ENGIE and other forward-thinking companies to accelerate the private sector’s role in the energy transition.”
Robert Wells, Managing Director at ENGIE Supply UK: “This is an exciting partnership that not only supports the development of additional renewable energy infrastructure, but also supports McDonalds UK in reducing its carbon footprint across its supply chain. This collaborative approach will make it easier for McDonalds suppliers to access cleaner, greener energy, contributing to a reduction in McDonalds’ scope 3 emissions. We firmly believe that innovative, multi-party approach can play a vital part in the UK’s overall net-zero ambitions, and ENGIE continues to be a leader in taking on that challenge.”
For Capital Dynamics, the McDonald’s corporate PPA marks another successful addition to its growing portfolio of PPA-backed renewable energy projects in the UK. The firm’s commitment to developing high-quality, subsidy free projects highlights its leadership and expertise in renewable energy investments. Capital Dynamics remains focused on partnering with forward-looking corporations and expanding its pipeline of clean energy assets across the country.
As a key partner in this agreement, ENGIE will play a pivotal role in supplying and managing the clean energy generated by the Douglas West Extension Wind Farm to McDonald’s UK. Leveraging its extensive experience in renewable energy supply and cPPAs, ENGIE will ensure the seamless delivery of green electricity under the agreement, supporting McDonald’s in achieving its sustainability targets and contributing to the UK’s broader net-zero ambitions.
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About McDonald’s UK & Ireland
McDonald’s has been operating in the UK since 1974. The business currently operates more than 1,560 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving over three million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing more than 159,000 people and works with over 29,000 British and Irish farmers.
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About ENGIE
ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures (heating and cooling networks) and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses. Every year, ENGIE invests more than €10 billion to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045.
About ENGIE in the UK
In the UK, with 1,300 employees, ENGIE owns and operates a large portfolio of renewable and flexible storage assets, across electrons and molecules, including one of the largest pumped-storage hydro plants in Europe. Our JV company Ocean Winds is one of the largest offshore wind generators in Scotland with 1832 MW of operating capacity. We supply +17,000 business customers with electricity and gas and accompany them in their decarbonisation journey. Over its 20 years of operations in the UK, ENGIE has unlocked billions of pounds into the country’s energy transition.
ENGIE Financials
Turnover in 2024: €73.8 billion. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Europe 120 / France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X).
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About Capital Dynamics
Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including private equity (primaries, secondaries and direct investments) and clean energy.
Established in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement[2], and employs approximately 150 professionals[3] globally across 13 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Capital Dynamics is a recognized industry leader in responsible investment, receiving top marks (Five Stars) from PRI across all categories and investment strategies, as well as in GRESB benchmarking for its clean energy strategy.
For more information, please visit: www.capdyn.com
[1] Figures based on an estimate as at 20 November 2025 and are illustrative only.
[2] As of September 30, 2025. Assets under management are calculated based on the total commitments as of the final closing date for all funds currently managed by Capital Dynamics, including amounts that have been distributed. Assets under advisement includes assets for which Capital Dynamics provides services such as reporting, monitoring and risk management.
[3] Includes all full-time and part-time employees, as well as essential functions performed by temporary staff and long-term consultants