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Binsted Farm

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 31 August 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource BP
Location
Land East of Yapton Lane, Walberton, West Sussex, DN31 2SY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Arun
Planning application
WA/34/15/PL
First operating
2016

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  • 6 July 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 28 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 31 January 2016 Construction started
  • 31 March 2016 Operational

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