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Alness Academy

Under Construction0.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 February 2020

Technology
Solar
Capacity
0.5 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Highland Council
Location
Alness Academy, Alness, Highlands, Highland, IV17 0UY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Highland
Planning application
18/05963/FUL

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  • 28 January 2019 Planning application submitted
  • 29 March 2019 Planning permission granted
  • 1 February 2020 Construction started
  • 18 March 2022 Planning permission expired

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