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Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm Project

Operational29.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 11 April 2011

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
29.8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
CRE Energy/ Scottish Power
Location
Beinn Tharsuinn,Nr Easter Andross, Easter Ross, Northern Highlands, Highland, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Highland
Planning application
RC2003784 & SU2003318
First operating
2005
Turbines
17

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  • 19 April 2002 Planning application submitted
  • 11 February 2005 Planning permission granted
  • 1 May 2005 Construction started
  • 1 December 2005 Operational

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