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Twin Elm Solar Farm

Operational1 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 10 December 2013

Technology
Solar
Capacity
1 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Lightsource BP
Location
Twin Elm Farm off Stock Lane Congresbury, Somerset, BS49 5JL, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Somerset
Planning application
12/P/0490/F
First operating
2012

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  • 19 March 2012 Planning application submitted
  • 11 June 2012 Planning permission granted
  • 25 July 2012 Operational

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