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Ringmer - Solar array/Battery storage

Awaiting Construction17 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 19 February 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
17 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Ouse Valley Energy Services Company CIC
Location
E/O Uckfield Road (A26) Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5FR, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Lewes
Planning application
LW/22/0254

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  • 11 April 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 19 January 2023 Planning permission granted
  • 19 January 2026 Planning permission expired

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