Status: Operational since October 2003
Statistics:
Number of wind turbines: 25
Type of turbine: 2.5MW
Location of wind farm: Lammermuir Hills, Scotland
Post Code: EH42 1SH
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Crystal Rig Wind Farm is located on the Lammermuir Hills approximately 40 km east of Edinburgh and 10 km south of Dunbar in the Scottish Borders, adjacent to the boundary with East Lothian.
When Crystal Rig Wind Farm commenced operation in October 2003 it was the largest onshore wind farm in Scotland with a rated output of 50MW. The hub heights of the Phase I turbines are 60 m with a rotor diameter of 80m.
In phase 2 a further 5 turbines were added bringing the total generating capacity to 62.5MW from May 2007.
The generated electricity qualifies for Renewables Obligation Certificates and Climate Change Levy Exemption Certificates. Natural Power Services Ltd. manages the day to day activities on site. The turbines are serviced and maintained by Nordex UK from their local service centre.
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