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Quixwood Moor

Overview

Project summary

The Quixwood Moore Wind Farm is located on the eastern side of Berwickshire, close to Grantshouse, in the Scottish Borders. This fund is for the benefit of people in Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyll and in the areas covered by Grantshouse Community Council and Preston Community Council.

Project details

Current project stage

Operational

Date operational

14/03/2017

Capacity (MW)

29.9

Project address

Scottish Borders

Date financial investment decision made

Project developer

NTR PLC

Technology

Onshore Wind

Community benefits offered

Yes

Community shared ownership offered

Not known

Public contact email

Project owner

Project owner name

NTR PLC

Project owner website

https://www.ntrplc.com/portfolio/

Quixwood Moor

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