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Atherstone

Operational14.7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 31 July 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
14.7 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Foresight Solar Fund
Location
Land East Of Grendon House Farm Warton Lane Grendon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Warwickshire
Planning application
PAP/2014/0483
First operating
2015

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  • 12 September 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 14 November 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2015 Construction started
  • 31 March 2015 Operational

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