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Mendennick Farm

Operational2.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 21 July 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2.8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
REG Solarpower
Location
Mendennick Hill, Mendennick, Cornwall, PL11 3AU, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Cornwall
Planning application
PA14/11090
First operating
2015

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  • 25 November 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 13 February 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 15 April 2015 Construction started
  • 15 October 2015 Operational

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