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Bryncoch Solar Farm

Abandoned19 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 21 October 2019

Technology
Solar
Capacity
19 MW
Status
Abandoned
Operator or applicant
Green Energy UK Direct
Location
Bryncoch, Ferryside, Dyfed, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5YD, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Carmarthenshire
Planning application
W/32171

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  • 15 June 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 11 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 11 September 2020 Planning permission expired

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