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Craig Y Perchych, Glais - Solar farm

Awaiting Construction20 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
20 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Windel Energy
Location
Craig Y Perchych Glais, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA7 9HP, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Welsh Government (NSIP)
Planning application
DNS/3279676

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  • 13 October 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 16 December 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 16 December 2029 Planning permission expired

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