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Crystal Rig Phase 1

Operational62.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 7 April 2010

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
62.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Fred Olsen Renewables
Location
Crystal Rig, Scottish Borders, Borders, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
01/00269/FUL
First operating
2004
Turbines
25

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  • 1 April 2001 Planning application submitted
  • 22 January 2003 Planning permission granted
  • 30 June 2004 Operational

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