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Rock Farm / Goldborough Farm (Rookwood)

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 March 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Good Energy Generation
Location
Goldborough Farm Goldborough Broad Town Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7QX, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Wiltshire
Planning application
13/07071/FUL
First operating
2015

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  • 20 December 2013 Planning application submitted
  • 7 July 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 1 January 2015 Construction started
  • 2 March 2015 Operational

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