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Cloud Hill Wind Farm

Awaiting Construction56 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 January 2026

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
56 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Blue Energy Company / BayWa r.e. UK Limited
Location
Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, DG4 6DF, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
ECU00003461
Turbines
10, 180 m to tip

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  • 3 October 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 16 December 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 16 December 2030 Planning permission expired

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