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Frithwood Farm, Frithwood Lane - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction25 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 December 2023

Technology
Solar
Capacity
25 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Elgin Energy EsCo Limited
Location
South Of Frithwood Farm Cottage Frithwood Lane Elmton, Derbyshire, S80 4LT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bolsover
Planning application
22/00583/FUL

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  • 3 January 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 1 December 2023 Planning permission granted
  • 1 December 2026 Planning permission expired

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