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Hurst Farm

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 November 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Bee Green Solar
Location
Hurst Farm, Cross Hands, Lydney, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Forest of Dean
Planning application
P1358/13/FUL
First operating
2014

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  • 9 September 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 15 November 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 6 January 2014 Construction started
  • 19 May 2014 Operational

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