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Shielburn Farm

Operational6.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 22 May 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
6.9 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Green Cat Renewables
Location
Newton Of Fortrie, Fortrie Turriff AB53 4HL, Grampian, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Aberdeenshire
Planning application
APP/2009/4072
First operating
2013
Turbines
3

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  • 17 December 2009 Planning application submitted
  • 24 October 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 30 March 2013 Operational

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