“From the ridgetop lane at Hildon, it is clear the downs across the river on the opposite side of the valley have been transformed – lush green fields and grassland replaced by a shield of unyielding blue. But it’s only from the air that the true colossal scale of Hampshire’s newest solar energy farm … [Read more…]
“GREEN energy firms say solar farms planned for the borough will go ahead but are calling for more clarity on the sector’s long-term future. Four companies are currently intending to build the renewable energy sites in the borough, with three applications already submitted to Wigan Council and one yet to be sent to planners. … [Read more…]
“Primrose Solar has acquired a new 5MW solar farm site in Leicestershire from Solstice Renewables as the company moves north in search of better grid connections. The farm, located near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, was granted planning consent in September 2015 and was intended to be a split in two, with a second 1MW farm to be community … [Read more…]
“A consultation is to be held over the proposals for Hay Head Farm in Longwood Lane, near Daisy Bank. The development by Wiltshire-based Solstice Renewables will generate enough electricity to power around 1,500 homes and save approximately 2,150 tons of carbon dioxide. A consultation event for residents to share their views will take place … [Read more…]
“Deadline April 15 2015 Letter from Sophie Fearnley Whittingstall on behalf of Swanleys Solar Park Planning Application – Note: the points below provide information for an email to support the planning application. Please also see http://bit.ly/1PfiLt0 Dear Supporter We wrote to you a few weeks ago about Secretary of State Eric Pickles’ decision to … [Read more…]
“The Desecration of Devon: The Duchess of Cornwall’s son-in-law has just developed this 50-acre, 25-year, solar farm. And through green levies on your power bills, YOU are paying for it… £430,000 every year Harry Lopes’ company developed 50-acre solar panel farm on ridge in Devon Camilla’s son-in-law will be paid undisclosed sums from … [Read more…]
“Solstice Renewables, which is seeking to build a 40-acre solar panel farm at Swangleys Farm, has offered more than £212,000 over 25 years to three parish councils. The councils in Datchworth, Knebworth and Woolmer Green would receive proportional shares of the cash each year. Datchworth Parish Council Clerk Wendy Prowle said this could sway … [Read more…]
“For the past 15 years, Nick King has enjoyed watching the warm glow of sunset from his cottage window. The father-of-three and his partner Sue have an uninterrupted view across open countryside towards a copse and a village church. In summer, hot-air balloons occasionally cross the horizon, to the delight of the couple’s daughter … [Read more…]
“For the past 15 years, Nick King has enjoyed watching the warm glow of sunset from his cottage window. The father-of-three and his partner Sue have an uninterrupted view across open countryside towards a copse and a village church. In summer, hot-air balloons occasionally cross the horizon, to the delight of the couple’s daughter … [Read more…]
“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…]