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The Grange

Operational8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 January 2017

Technology
Solar
Capacity
8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Elgin Energy EsCo
Location
The Grange, Wick Lane, West Hewish, Banwell, Avon, BS24 6RR, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Somerset
Planning application
14/P/1938/F
First operating
2016

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  • 8 September 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 3 February 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 2 December 2015 Construction started
  • 30 March 2016 Operational

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