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Lower Slade Farm

Operational4.1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 15 December 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4.1 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
PS Renewables
Location
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HE, United Kingdom
Planning authority
South Hams
Planning application
08_28/0430/13/F
First operating
2015

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  • 21 February 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 3 September 2013 Planning permission refused
  • 11 August 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 11 August 2014 Appeal granted
  • 28 June 2015 Construction started
  • 26 November 2015 Operational

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