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Solar · United Kingdom

Lower Strensham, Bourne Road (Extension)

Operational8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 31 March 2022

Technology
Solar
Capacity
8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
NextEnergy Capital LLP
Location
Land North Of Strensham, Bourne Road, Defford, Worcester, Hereford and Worcester, WR8 9B, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Wychavon
Planning application
19/01680/FUL
First operating
2021

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  • 25 July 2019 Planning application submitted
  • 23 October 2019 Planning permission granted
  • 1 June 2020 Construction started
  • 1 January 2021 Operational

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