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Douglas West and Dalquhandy Renewable Energy Project

Operational45 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 14 October 2025

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
45 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Greencoat (formerly 3R Energy/Blue Energy) / BayWa r.e
Location
Douglas West and Dalquhandy, F, Lesmahagow, Site West of Junction 11 of M7, Lanark, Strathclyde, Lanarkshire, ML11 0, United Kingdom
Planning authority
South Lanarkshire
Planning application
CL/15/0273
First operating
2023
Turbines
13, 149.9 m to tip

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  • 16 July 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 2 February 2016 Planning permission granted
  • 28 March 2021 Construction started
  • 1 January 2023 Operational

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