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Goonhilly Downs Wind Farm Repower

Operational12 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 July 2012

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
12 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
REG Windpower (previously Cornwall Light & Power)
Location
Goonhilly Downs Wind Farm, Bonython Manor, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7BA, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Cornwall
Planning application
PA07/02103/FM
First operating
2010
Turbines
6

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  • 21 December 2007 Planning application submitted
  • 4 August 2008 Planning permission granted
  • 1 August 2010 Construction started
  • 1 November 2010 Operational

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