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Solar · United Kingdom

Bombardier Factory

Operational3.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 5 June 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
3.8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Bombardier Aerospace
Location
Airport Road West, Co. Down, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Planning application
Z/2013/1267/F
First operating
2015

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  • 1 November 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 7 February 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 15 March 2015 Construction started
  • 27 May 2015 Operational

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