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Onshore wind · United Kingdom

Afton Wind Farm

Operational50 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 October 2018

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
50 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
InfraRed Capital Partners/ E.on
Location
To the south west of New Cumnock adjacent to Afton reservoir, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
First operating
2018
Turbines
25, 120 m to tip

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  • 3 November 2004 Planning application submitted
  • 16 October 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 16 August 2016 Construction started
  • 15 February 2018 Operational

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