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Windy Rig Wind Farm

Operational43 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 23 September 2020

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
43 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Statkraft UK
Location
Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 3, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Planning application
19/0938/FUL
First operating
2021
Turbines
12, 125 m to tip

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  • 11 June 2019 Planning application submitted
  • 8 November 2019 Planning permission granted
  • 1 March 2020 Construction started
  • 1 October 2021 Operational

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