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Forss Wind Farm (Extension)

Operational5.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 May 2016

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
5.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
Location
Ex Navy Base Forss, Dounreay Thurso Caithness, Highland, KW14 7YB, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Highland
Planning application
01/00380/FULCA
First operating
2007
Turbines
4

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  • 5 January 2005 Planning application submitted
  • 16 October 2006 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2007 Construction started
  • 1 July 2007 Operational

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