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Levenmouth demonstration turbine (Fife Energy Park)

Operational7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 November 2018

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
7 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Catapult
Location
Fife Energy Park (Test Site) off the coast of Methil in Fife, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
First operating
2014
Turbines
1

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  • 2 December 2009 Planning application submitted
  • 18 November 2011 Planning permission granted
  • 8 October 2013 Construction started
  • 31 March 2014 Operational

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