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Aberarder Wind Farm

Under Construction49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 17 August 2023

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Scottish & Southern Energy
Location
Land 4.5km South East Of Aberarder House Aberarder Inverness, Highland, IV2 6UE, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Highland
Planning application
15/00737/FUL
Appeal reference
PPA-270-2158
Turbines
12, 130 m to tip

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  • 3 March 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 19 April 2016 Planning permission refused
  • 14 July 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 7 April 2017 Planning permission granted
  • 7 April 2017 Appeal granted
  • 1 April 2022 Planning permission expired
  • 1 March 2023 Construction started

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