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Beatrice

Operational588 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 31 May 2019

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
588 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) / Repsol / CIP
Location
Offshore Scottish borders, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
First operating
2019
Turbines
84

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  • 25 April 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 19 March 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 2 April 2017 Construction started
  • 5 August 2019 Operational

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