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Washington Road - Solar Farm

Awaiting Construction20 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 December 2021

Technology
Solar
Capacity
20 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
Engerera Renewables Limited
Location
Nissan Motor Manufacturing Uk Limited, Washington Road, Usworth, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 3NS, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Sunderland
Planning application
21/02381/FUL

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  • 8 October 2021 Planning application submitted
  • 1 December 2021 Planning permission granted
  • 1 December 2024 Planning permission expired

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