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Stokeford Farm

Operational28.5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 25 November 2024

Technology
Solar
Capacity
28.5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Alaska (The Holme Estate)
Location
Stokeford Farm (Land at), East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6AN, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Dorset
Planning application
6/2015/0516
First operating
2024

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  • 19 August 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 28 October 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 1 October 2023 Construction started
  • 31 July 2024 Operational

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