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Bent Spur Solar Farm

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 13 April 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Active Renewables
Location
Bent Spur Farm, Bent Spur Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8SJ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bolton
Planning application
94654/15
First operating
2016

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  • 24 August 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 20 November 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 20 February 2016 Construction started
  • 31 March 2016 Operational

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