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Pencloe Wind Farm

Under Construction81 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 February 2026

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
81 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
North British Wind / Invenergy
Location
Pencloe Wind Farm, Carsphairn Forest, North Of New Cumnock, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18 4A, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
EC00003106
Appeal reference
WIN-190-4
Turbines
18, 149.9 m to tip

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  • 26 February 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 6 December 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 6 December 2018 Planning permission granted
  • 6 December 2018 Appeal granted
  • 1 February 2024 Construction started
  • 31 August 2027 Planning permission expired

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