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EASTACOMBE SOLAR FARM

Operational3.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 23 October 2012

Technology
Solar
Capacity
3.6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
The Green Company
Location
Eastacombe Farm, Clawton, Holsworthy, Devon, Devon, EX22 6RP, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Torridge
Planning application
1/0208/2011/FULM
First operating
2012

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  • 11 April 2011 Planning application submitted
  • 30 June 2011 Planning permission granted
  • 1 May 2012 Construction started
  • 1 July 2012 Operational

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