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Epwell Grounds Farm solar park

Operational7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 March 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
7 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Private Developer
Location
Epwell Grounds Farm, Shutford Road, Epwell, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6HF, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Cherwell
Planning application
13/01600/F
First operating
2014

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  • 21 October 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 13 January 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 13 October 2014 Construction started
  • 10 December 2014 Operational

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