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Sherburn

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 November 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Kingspan
Location
Widespan Works, Sherburn, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8PQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Yorkshire
Planning application
14/00132/MFUL
First operating
2016

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  • 31 January 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 20 January 2016 Operational
  • 30 November 2016 Construction started

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