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Wingates Wind Farm

Operational15 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 June 2013

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
15 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Ventient (formerly Infinis)
Location
Wingates, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northampronshire. NE65 8, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Northumberland
Planning application
C/09/00084/CCMEIA
First operating
2013
Turbines
6

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  • 5 December 2008 Planning application submitted
  • 4 May 2011 Planning permission granted
  • 1 August 2012 Construction started
  • 31 March 2013 Operational

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