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Sycamore Farm

Operational20 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 July 2014

Technology
Solar
Capacity
20 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
BNRG Renewables
Location
Millbank Lane Old Romney Kent TN29 9SY, Kent, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Planning application
Y12/0918/SH
First operating
2014

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  • 8 October 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 17 January 2013 Planning permission granted
  • 11 February 2014 Construction started
  • 30 May 2014 Operational

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