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Land To The East Of Back Lane

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 15 March 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Anesco
Location
Land To The East Of Back Lane, Bole Hill, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North East Derbyshire
Planning application
15/00218/FL
First operating
2015

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  • 10 March 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 25 June 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 30 June 2015 Construction started
  • 30 September 2015 Operational

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