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Onshore wind · United Kingdom

Beinn an Tuirc

Operational29.7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 July 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
29.7 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
CRE Energy/ Scottish Power
Location
Nr. Carradale, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Argyll and Bute
First operating
2001
Turbines
45

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  • 20 April 1998 Planning application submitted
  • 28 April 1999 Planning permission granted
  • 23 December 2001 Operational

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