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Southcombe Farm

Operational1.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 12 April 2013

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
Shebbear, Devon, Devon, EX21 5RG, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Torridge
Planning application
1/0724/2012/FULM
First operating
2013

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  • 29 August 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 28 November 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 7 January 2013 Construction started
  • 20 March 2013 Operational

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