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Balnespick Wind Farm

Application Submitted55.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 7 March 2025

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
55.8 MW
Status
Application Submitted (Planning Application Submitted)
Operator or applicant
Fred Olsen Renewables Limited
Location
5 km east of Tomatin, 6 km north-west of Carrbridge, Highland, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
ECU00004904
Turbines
9, 200 m to tip

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  • 20 February 2025 Planning application submitted

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