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Parham Airfield (Great Glenham)

Operational17.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 October 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
17.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
AG Renewables Ltd
Location
North of Runway Farm, Great Glemham, Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Planning authority
East Suffolk
Planning application
C/12/2067
First operating
2013

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  • 27 September 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 5 April 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 1 May 2013 Construction started
  • 4 December 2013 Operational

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