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Morfa Farm

Operational2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 26 May 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
Morfa Farm, Morfa Lane, Llantwit Major, South Glamorgan, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 2YT, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Planning application
2015/00782/FUL
First operating
2016

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  • 15 July 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 20 November 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 18 October 2016 Construction started
  • 19 December 2016 Operational

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