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Brochloch Rig (formerly Windy Standard II)

Operational90 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 February 2018

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
90 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Fred Olsen Renewables
Location
Near New Cummock, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
02/n/20002
First operating
2017
Turbines
30, 120 m to tip

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  • 14 December 2001 Planning application submitted
  • 13 March 2007 Planning permission granted
  • 7 August 2014 Construction started
  • 15 June 2017 Operational

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