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Onshore wind · United Kingdom

Enoch Hill

Operational70 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 June 2026

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
70 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
E.ON Renewables
Location
around 14km south west of New Cumnock, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
EC00005256
Appeal reference
WIN-190-5
First operating
2026
Turbines
15, 14.99 m to tip

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  • 28 September 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 21 November 2017 Appeal lodged
  • 13 September 2019 Planning permission granted
  • 13 September 2019 Appeal granted
  • 1 October 2023 Construction started
  • 16 April 2026 Operational

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