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Creacombe Solar Farm

Operational7.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 October 2018

Technology
Solar
Capacity
7.3 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Gnaton Farm
Location
Creacombe Farm, Yealmpton, Plymouth, Devon, Devon, PL8 2JA, United Kingdom
Planning authority
South Hams
Planning application
1109/17/FUL
First operating
2020

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  • 24 April 2017 Planning application submitted
  • 14 March 2018 Planning permission granted
  • 5 September 2019 Construction started
  • 1 January 2020 Operational

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