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Northfield House Solar Farm

Operational26 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 February 2023

Technology
Solar
Capacity
26 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource BP
Location
Northfield House Farm, Rugby Road, Cotesbach, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HS, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Harborough
Planning application
20/01289/FUL
First operating
2023

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  • 24 August 2020 Planning application submitted
  • 25 November 2020 Planning permission granted
  • 15 February 2023 Operational

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