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Galawhistle

Operational66 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 7 November 2022

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
66 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Ventient (formerly Infinis)
Location
7km east of Muirkirk in East Ayrshire and 4km west of Douglas in South Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
First operating
2017
Turbines
22

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  • 12 March 2010 Planning application submitted
  • 8 August 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 18 June 2015 Construction started
  • 15 February 2017 Operational

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