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West Scales Energy Park

Application Submitted24.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 5 June 2026

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
24.8 MW
Status
Application Submitted (Planning Application Submitted)
Operator or applicant
West Scales Windfarm Limited
Location
West Scales Energy Park Approx. 3km West Of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, DG16 5JH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Planning application
26/0744/FUL
Turbines
4, 230 m to tip

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  • 7 May 2026 Planning application submitted

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