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Ernesettle Solar Farm

Operational4.1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 May 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4.1 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
PEC Renewables
Location
Site to the west of, Ernesettle Crescent, Plymouth, Devon, Devon, PL5 2ET, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Plymouth
Planning application
15/01377/FUL
First operating
2016

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  • 22 July 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 25 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 11 January 2016 Construction started
  • 23 March 2016 Operational

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