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Broom Hill Farm

Operational8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 21 May 2010

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
EDF Energy
Location
Broom Hill Farm Wolsingham Road Stanley Crook Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom
Planning authority
County Durham
Planning application
3/2006/0087
First operating
2009
Turbines
4

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  • 2 February 2006 Planning application submitted
  • 8 December 2006 Planning permission granted
  • 16 February 2009 Operational

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