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Cairnmore Farm

Operational2.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 August 2010

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
2.6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Private Developer
Location
3km south-east of Rhynie in Aberdeenshire, Grampian, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Aberdeenshire
Planning application
APP/2008/1486
First operating
2010
Turbines
3

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  • 18 April 2008 Planning application submitted
  • 27 October 2009 Planning permission granted
  • 1 April 2010 Construction started
  • 10 July 2010 Operational

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