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St Francis Farm

Operational4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 14 May 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
St Francis Farm, Potmans Lane, Catsfield/Bexhill, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Rother
Planning application
RR/2014/558/P
First operating
2015

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  • 28 February 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 26 August 2014 Planning permission granted
  • 17 November 2014 Construction started
  • 19 March 2015 Operational

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