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Oaklands Farm

Operational6.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 May 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
6.9 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
Land north of Oaklands Farm, Pluckley Road, Hothfield, Kent, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Ashford
Planning application
14/00326/AS
First operating
2015

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  • 24 March 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 20 June 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 4 November 2014 Construction started
  • 30 March 2015 Operational

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