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Altham Business Park - Solar Panels

Operational1.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 March 2022

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
The Senator Group Altham
Location
Altham Business Park, Sykeside Drive, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5YE, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Hyndburn
Planning application
11/21/0596
First operating
2022

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  • 29 September 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 1 October 2022 Operational
  • 16 December 2022 Planning permission granted

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