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Significant damage caused to wind turbine near Newbliss

Apr 24, 2026 11:39
By News Northern Sound
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Significant damage caused to wind turbine near Newbliss

The wind farm has been temporarily shut down.

Energia has confirmed that significant damage has been caused to a wind turbine near Newbliss.

In a statement to Northern Sound, they said that some blade damage has occurred on Turbine 8 at our Drumlins Park Wind Farm.

They said no injuries have occurred as a result of the incident and an exclusion zone has been established. The wind farm has been temporarily shut down while the incident is being assessed.

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The windfarm is under a full-service operation & maintenance contract with the Original Equipment Manufacturer GE Vernova.

The statement added that they are engaging with the relevant authorities and will provide further updates as appropriate.

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