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City of Manchester Stadium

Abandoned2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 November 2008

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
2 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
Ecotricity
Location
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Manchester
Planning application
080109/FO/2006/N2
Turbines
1

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  • 14 September 2005 Planning application submitted
  • 29 September 2006 Planning permission granted
  • 29 September 2014 Planning permission expired

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