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Brenig Wind Farm

Operational37.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 21 November 2018

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
37.6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
CGNEE
Location
Land east of Llyn Brenig, Nantglyn, Denbigh, Denbighshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Denbighshire
Planning application
25/2015/0636
Appeal reference
APP/R6830/A/15/3141249
First operating
2018
Turbines
16, 110 m to tip

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  • 18 June 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 19 November 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 27 January 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 18 May 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 18 May 2016 Appeal granted
  • 24 August 2017 Construction started
  • 15 October 2018 Operational

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