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Achlachan Wind Farm

Operational10 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 June 2019

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
10 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Whirlwind Renewables
Location
Achlachan Windfarm Watten, Highland, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Highland
Planning application
13/01190/FUL
First operating
2019
Turbines
5, 115 m to tip

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  • 11 April 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 13 November 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 15 October 2016 Construction started
  • 8 April 2019 Operational

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