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Unshinagh Wind Farm Development in Carnlough

Application Submitted58.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 25 July 2022

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
58.8 MW
Status
Application Submitted (Planning Application Submitted)
Operator or applicant
Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
Location
5km to the South West of the village of Carnlough, 5km west of Glenarm, Co. Armagh, BT44, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Mid and East Antrim
Planning application
LA02/2021/1205/F
Turbines
14, 180 m to tip

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  • 22 December 2021 Planning application submitted

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