“The son-in-law of Camilla Parker-Bowles has seen his company accused of “misleading” planning officials in an attempt to secure permission for a 40-acre solar park. Harry Lopes’ company Solstice Renewables has applied to build the panels, which would generate 8.5 megawatts of energy, on a plot of green belt land near Knebworth in Hertfordshire. … [Read more…]
Campaigners lobby Duchess of Cornwall to persuade her son-in-law to cease Knebworth solar farm
“Campaigners against a solar farm have made an appeal to the Duchess of Cornwall to stop the project after it emerged her son-in-law is a director of the firm behind the scheme. Opponents of the 40-acre renewable energy project in rural Hertfordshire claim that the solar panels spread across fields to harvest the sun’s … [Read more…]
Residents express opposition to Duanesburg natural gas station
“About 100 residents packed the Duanesburg firehouse Tuesday to speak out against a compressed natural gas distribution station proposed for a 54-acre plot just down the road on Route 7. The town Zoning Board of Appeals delayed a vote on the project’s use variance, which is required because the station would be in an … [Read more…]
Campaigners lobby Duchess of Cornwall to persuade her son-in-law to cease Knebworth solar farm
“Campaigners against a solar farm have made an appeal to the Duchess of Cornwall to stop the project after it emerged her son-in-law is a director of the firm behind the scheme. Opponents of the 40-acre renewable energy project in rural Hertfordshire claim that the solar panels spread across fields to harvest the sun’s … [Read more…]
Residents Express Anger Over Proposed Knebworth Solar Farm
“A family whose house would be “surrounded” if a proposed solar farm is built claim it will create a blot on the landscape. Nick King, his wife Sye Bybrow and their three children live in a cottage in Bragbury Lane, Knebworth, next to where a 50-acre solar farm could be built by Solstice Renewables. … [Read more…]
TV chef Hugh roasted over sister’s solar farm
“He is revered as a champion of the countryside and his River Cottage television series idealises rural living. But Old Etonian chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s sister Sophy has enraged locals in Hertfordshire with plans to build a 40-acre solar farm in the county. Sophy, who has been described as a ‘solar panel zealot’, is a press … [Read more…]
Duanesburg gas plant plan sparks outcry
“Duanesburg residents are concerned a compressed natural gas distribution facility being proposed for a vacant site on Route 7 will be noisy, unsafe, harmful to the environment and, in general, disrupt the quality of life in a quiet area of town. The project was first proposed last year by Vermont company NG Advantage, which delivers … [Read more…]
Stop the Duanesburg Gas Plant! Facebook Group
“SAVE OUR TOWN! A proposed GAS DISTRIBUTION PLANT at 14578 Duanesburg Rd. (near Rt. 30) threatens our air, water, soil, roads, forests, wildlife, starry nights, peace and quiet, property values, community and SAFETY. California’s Clean Energy Fuel Corp. and Vermont’s NG Advantage LLC project an initial traffic increase of 45 18-wheelers – filled with … [Read more…]
Plans unveiled for new 32,000-panel solar farm east of Romsey
“MORE solar power could be heading for Hampshire – and the company behind the latest scheme claims nearby communities will benefit from the project. Wiltshire-based Solstice Renewables Ltd has announced plans for what it describes as a “medium size” solar farm just east of Romsey. Around 32,000 solar panels will be installed on land … [Read more…]
Planning and Application Documents North Hertfordshire District Council
“14/02153/1 | Solar farm of approximately 8.5MW of generating capacity, comprising the installation of solar photovoltaic panels and associated infrastructure including electrical inverter and transformer cabins, switchgear and meter house, access tracks, fencing, CCTV and landscaping. (As amended) | Land At Swangleys Farm Swangleys Lane Knebworth” Ref. No: 14/02153 in North Hertfordshire District Council … [Read more…]