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Saputo Dairy UK

Operational4.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 31 March 2022

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource BP
Location
Dairy Crest Ltd, Blacka Lane, Davidstow, Camelford, Cornwall, Cornwall, PL32 9XW, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Cornwall
Planning application
PA20/02612
First operating
2022

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  • 29 April 2020 Planning application submitted
  • 31 March 2022 Operational
  • 28 April 2022 Planning permission granted

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