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Onshore wind · United Kingdom

Ewe Hill (extension)

Operational36.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 July 2017

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
36.8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Scottish Power Renewables
Location
Near Langham and Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
First operating
2017
Turbines
16

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  • 31 March 2004 Planning application submitted
  • 16 May 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 30 March 2016 Construction started
  • 15 January 2017 Operational

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