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Rotherdale Farm

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 21 May 2013

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Vale Green Energy
Location
Long Lane, Tilesford, Pershore, Worcestershire, Hereford and Worcester, WR10 2LA, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Wychavon
Planning application
12/02528
First operating
2015

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  • 13 November 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 4 January 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 1 November 2014 Construction started
  • 1 January 2015 Operational

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