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Hill of Lybster (Wind Turbine - Extension)

Operational1.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 October 2018

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
1.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
The Energy Workshop
Location
Land 200M N Of, 3 Lybster Road, Forss, Thurso, Highlands, Highland, KW14 7YA, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Highland
Planning application
17/04934/FUL
First operating
2021
Turbines
1, 100 m to tip

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  • 20 October 2017 Planning application submitted
  • 16 August 2018 Planning permission granted
  • 12 April 2021 Operational

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