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Albany Road - Solar Array

Awaiting Construction2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 13 December 2022

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Solar Advanced Systems Limited T A Sas Energy
Location
Baltic Business Quarter Albany Road, Tyne And Wear, NE8 3BP, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Gateshead
Planning application
DC/21/01206/FUL

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  • 12 October 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 10 December 2021 Planning permission granted
  • 24 March 2025 Planning permission expired

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