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York Solar Farm

Operational34.7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 28 May 2020

Technology
Solar
Capacity
34.7 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Gridserve
Location
Boscar Grange Farm, Thirsk Road, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, YO61 3NQ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
North Yorkshire
Planning application
15/01268/FUL
First operating
2019

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  • 5 June 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 21 September 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 23 May 2019 Construction started
  • 18 December 2019 Operational

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