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West Knock Wind Cluster

Operational2.4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 October 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
2.4 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
West Knock Farm
Location
Mintlaw, Stuartfield, Peterhead, Grampian. AB42 5DJ, Grampian, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Aberdeenshire
Planning application
APP/2009/2439
First operating
2011
Turbines
3

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  • 27 July 2009 Planning application submitted
  • 21 April 2011 Planning permission granted
  • 4 October 2011 Operational

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