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Land to the north and south of Cakers Lane (Wilsom)

Operational11 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 May 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
11 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Canadian Solar
Location
Cakers Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, Hampshire, GU34 3AB, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Hampshire
Planning application
55465/001
First operating
2017

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  • 20 January 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 2 November 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 20 January 2017 Construction started
  • 20 March 2017 Operational

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