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Ditton Road - Solar Microgrid

Awaiting Construction4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Halton Borough Council
Location
N/O Ditton Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0PG, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Halton
Planning application
24/00234/HBCFUL

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  • 19 June 2024 Planning application submitted
  • 23 January 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 23 January 2028 Planning permission expired

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