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Onshore wind · United Kingdom

Slieve Kirk

Operational27.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 25 January 2012

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
27.6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE)
Location
Lands bounded by Bigwood Road, Kildoag Road & Castlewarren Road, within the townlands of Lisdillon, Kildoag in Co Derry, Knockbrack, Gosheden, Lackagh, Ardground, Legagh in Co Tyrone, Co. Tyrone, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Derry City and Strabane
Planning application
A/2004/1130/F
First operating
2011
Turbines
12

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  • 29 October 2004 Planning application submitted
  • 10 March 2009 Planning permission granted
  • 1 April 2011 Construction started
  • 1 October 2011 Operational

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