The wind turbines are situated on a ridge 320m above sea level. The land surrounding the turbines continues to be used to grow crops.

The wind farm has been in operation since November 1993 and is owned by Yorkshire Windpower Limited, a 50/50 joint venture between E.ON UK Renewables and Energy Power Resources Limited (EPRL). Under this partnership both Royd Moor and Ovenden Moor are operated from E.ON UK's Rheidol Power Station.

The site generates enough power to supply over 3500 homes and displaces the emission of 7345 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

Royd Moor Wind Farm has featured in a crime thriller by an award-winning novelist. Following a visit to the site, Stephen Booth, who was the Barry Award winner for the best crime novel of 2001, decided it was exactly what he had in mind for a wind farm that will feature in his latest thriller, set in the Peak district. The wind farm also features as the back drop for local produce and there is even a café near to the site where visitors can enjoy a coffee whilst enjoying the view over the wind farm.