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Hill Farm Solar Park

Operational10.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 July 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
10.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy (BNRG Renewables)
Location
Hill Farm, Carpenters Road, Brading, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1YN, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Isle of Wight
Planning application
P/01485/12
First operating
2014

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  • 5 October 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 29 January 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 30 May 2014 Operational

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