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Lochluichart (Extension)

Operational18 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 February 2017

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
18 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Infinergy
Location
Btwn Loch Luichart and Loch Glascarnoch, Lochluichart, Garve, Highlands, IV23., Highland, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
EC00005211
First operating
2014
Turbines
6

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  • 31 August 2011 Planning application submitted
  • 2 October 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2013 Construction started
  • 14 May 2014 Operational

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