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Tavells Lane Solar Farm

Operational5.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 12 April 2013

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5.3 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Hive Energy
Location
Tavells Lane, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4WH, United Kingdom
Planning authority
New Forest
Planning application
12/98402
First operating
2013

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  • 12 March 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 8 May 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 4 February 2013 Construction started
  • 20 March 2013 Operational

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