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Tonedale Farm

Operational5 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 17 August 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
5 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Capital Estate Tonedale
Location
Tonedale Farm, Linden Hill, Wellington, Somerset, Somerset, TA21 0DW, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Somerset
Planning application
43/15/0008
First operating
2015

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  • 3 February 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 11 June 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 10 September 2015 Construction started
  • 10 December 2015 Operational

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