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Nissan Wind Farm

Operational4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 23 October 2009

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
4 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Nissan Manufacturing UK
Location
Nissan plant, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Sunderland
First operating
2005
Turbines
6

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  • 20 October 2004 Planning application submitted
  • 1 August 2005 Planning permission granted
  • 1 November 2005 Operational

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