“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“PLANS for a new solar park on land in Verwood have been submitted to the district council. The proposals would see the construction of a site covering 113 acres, with approximately 81,400 panels, capable of generating enough electricity to power most of the homes in the town. The application for the park at Manor … [Read more…]
“A farming family has agreed to host a solar park the size of 64 football pitches on their land in Dorset. Plans for 81,400 panels at Manor Farm in Verwood have been submitted by Solstice Renewables, which claims the park could power around 6000 homes. Landowner Douglas Dalton said income received would offset the … [Read more…]