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Pancross & Oaklands Solar Farm

Under Construction50 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
50 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Infinis
Location
Land at Pancross and Oaklands Farm, near Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6TQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Welsh Government (NSIP)
Planning application
DNS/3245503

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  • 4 May 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 23 May 2024 Planning permission granted
  • 1 October 2025 Construction started

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