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Chelveston Airfield

Operational16 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 28 June 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
16 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Chelveston Renewable Energy Limited
Location
Land South Of Chelveston Base Crescent And East Of Upper Higham Lane Northants, Bedfordshire, NN9 6AU, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bedford
Planning application
12/02408/MAF
First operating
2014

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  • 19 December 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 25 April 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 15 February 2014 Construction started
  • 28 February 2014 Operational

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