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Crouch Solar Farm

Operational49.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 October 2024

Technology
Solar
Capacity
49.9 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Low Carbon Storage
Location
Park Farm, Dunton Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3SG, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Brentwood
Planning application
21/00834/FUL
First operating
2024

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  • 7 May 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 23 December 2021 Planning permission granted
  • 1 July 2023 Construction started
  • 30 October 2024 Operational

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