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Drumderg

Operational36.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 October 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
36.8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE)
Location
Drumderg Hill Near Alyth Perth, Tayside, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Perth and Kinross
Planning application
03/01917/FUL
Appeal reference
P/PPA/340/459
First operating
2008
Turbines
16

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  • 6 November 2003 Planning application submitted
  • 11 February 2005 Planning permission granted
  • 9 November 2008 Operational

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