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Chelker Reservoir

Operational1.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 July 2009

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
1.3 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Yorkshire Water
Location
Land adjacent to Chelker Reservoir, nr Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Yorkshire
Planning application
5/24/96/A/EA
First operating
1992
Turbines
4

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  • 12 July 1991 Planning permission granted
  • 1 June 1992 Operational

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