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Onshore wind · United Kingdom

Bowbeat Emly Bank / Rough Side

Operational31.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 February 2011

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
31.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
PowerGen and Natural Power
Location
Roughside Moss, Peebles, Borders, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Borders
Planning application
00/00371/FUL
First operating
2002
Turbines
24, 80 m to tip

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  • 23 March 2000 Planning application submitted
  • 14 August 2000 Planning permission granted
  • 15 September 2002 Operational

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