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Crannaford Solar Farm

Operational12.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 August 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
12.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
MS Power Projects
Location
Land North East Of Crannaford House Broadclyst, Devon, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Devon
Planning application
13/0430/MFUL
First operating
2014

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  • 28 February 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 5 September 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 20 January 2014 Construction started
  • 31 March 2014 Operational

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