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Harestanes West Windfarm

Application Submitted84 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 14 February 2025

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
84 MW
Status
Application Submitted (Planning Application Submitted)
Operator or applicant
ScottishPower Renewables
Location
Harestanes West Windfarm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG11 1TU, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
ECU00004778
Turbines
12, 220 m to tip

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  • 20 January 2025 Planning application submitted

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