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Desford Brick Works, Bagworth - Solar Panels

Operational2.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 March 2024

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2.6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Leicestershire County Council
Location
Forterra Building Products Ltd Desford Brick Works Heath Road Bagworth Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1DL, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Hinckley and Bosworth
Planning application
22/00516/C
First operating
2024

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  • 27 May 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 14 July 2022 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2024 Construction started
  • 1 April 2024 Operational

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