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Middle Muir Wind Farm

Operational51 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 16 May 2019

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
51 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Banks Renewables
Location
Middle Muir, Hamilton, Strathclyde (north of Crawfordjohn), Strathclyde, ML3, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
CL/12/0056
First operating
2019
Turbines
15

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  • 7 February 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 26 September 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 16 January 2017 Construction started
  • 16 May 2019 Operational

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