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Selms Muir - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction18 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 February 2023

Technology
Solar
Capacity
18 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Renewable Connections
Location
Selms Muir Kirknewton, Lothian, EH27 8DW, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Lothian
Planning application
0442/FUL/22

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  • 30 May 2022 Planning application submitted
  • 27 September 2022 Planning permission granted
  • 3 October 2025 Planning permission expired

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