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Paul's Hill and Extension

Operational65 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 October 2017

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
65 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Fred Olsen Renewables
Location
Paul's Hill, Bowlingalloch, Moray, (area is also known as Ballindalloch) (14km west of Charlestown, 13km north of Granthon on Spey), Grampian, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
IEC3/99
First operating
2006
Turbines
28

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  • 30 September 2001 Planning application submitted
  • 31 March 2003 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2004 Construction started
  • 1 April 2006 Operational

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