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Ardrossan Extension

Operational6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 January 2012

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Airtricity
Location
Near Ardrossan North Ayreshire, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Ayrshire
Planning application
05/01151/PP
First operating
2008
Turbines
3

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  • 1 December 2005 Planning application submitted
  • 26 November 2007 Planning permission granted
  • 1 March 2008 Construction started
  • 1 November 2008 Operational

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