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Chirmorie Wind Farm

Awaiting Construction80 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 March 2024

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
80 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Corolis Energy/ ESB
Location
Near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
EC00002071
Turbines
21, 149.9 m to tip

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  • 30 November 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 16 March 2018 Planning permission granted
  • 16 March 2023 Planning permission expired

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