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Kennoxhead Wind Farm Extension II (Penbreck) (Phase 2)

Awaiting Construction45.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 May 2022

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
45.6 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Orsted Onshore Limited
Location
South of the A70 and south east of Muirkirk, adjacent to Kennoxhead Wind Farm, Lanarkshire, ML11 0LH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
ECU00003263
Turbines
8, 220 m to tip

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  • 30 April 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 20 February 2023 Planning permission granted
  • 20 February 2028 Planning permission expired

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