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Higher Pirzwell Solar Farm

Operational1.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 October 2013

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
Higher Pirzwell, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon, Devon, EX15 2AH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Mid Devon
Planning application
12/00373/MFUL
First operating
2012

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  • 14 March 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 21 May 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 25 June 2012 Construction started
  • 26 July 2012 Operational

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