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Rexton Cross

Operational2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 22 July 2013

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Padero Solaer
Location
Broadwoodwidger Devon, Devon, PL16 0JJ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Torridge
Planning application
1/1054/2012/FULM
First operating
2013

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  • 18 December 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 6 February 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 1 March 2013 Construction started
  • 1 May 2013 Operational

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