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Whitelee Windfarm Extension phase 2

Operational109 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 April 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
109 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Scottish Power
Location
north of the Irvine Valley on Eaglesham Moor, Strathclyde, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Scottish Government (S36)
Planning application
WHX/02/040/0162
First operating
2013
Turbines
36

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  • 29 May 2009 Planning application submitted
  • 12 December 2009 Planning permission granted
  • 1 December 2010 Construction started
  • 15 January 2013 Operational

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