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Rufford Lane

Operational2.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 17 June 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2.6 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Anesco
Location
Field Reference Number 3753, Rufford Lane, Wellow, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0EQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Newark and Sherwood
Planning application
5/00083/FULM
First operating
2016

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  • 29 January 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 11 May 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 17 January 2016 Construction started
  • 17 June 2016 Operational

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