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Brechfa Forest East Wind Farm

Abandoned36 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 October 2018

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
36 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
RWE Npower Renewables
Location
Forestry Commission Wales Land and Agricultural Land South of Rhydcymerau (B4337) and North of Abergorlech (B4310), Dyfed, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Carmarthenshire
Planning application
E/24195
Turbines
12

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  • 7 January 2011 Planning application submitted
  • 17 December 2013 Planning permission granted

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