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Burnhead Wind Farm

Revised47.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 18 May 2012

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
47.5 MW
Status
Revised
Operator or applicant
Ventient (formerly Infinis)
Location
Dalmellington, Charlmerston, Ayr, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Ayrshire
Planning application
09/0180/FL
Turbines
19

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  • 30 March 2009 Planning application submitted
  • 19 April 2012 Application withdrawn

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