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Cairn Duhie Wind Farm

Awaiting Construction67.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 23 February 2026

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
67.2 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
Location
Cairn Duhie Wind Farm Ferness Nairnshire, Highland, IV12, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
ECU00003225
Turbines
16, 149.9 m to tip

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  • 26 March 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 2 February 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 2 February 2029 Planning permission expired

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