Cornwall's rapid solar panel growth raises concerns for farmers over land use and costs.

Farmers and small businesses in Cornwall are worried about the rapid growth of solar panel installations, which now exceed 27,000 sites, making it the UK's solar power leader. Concerns focus on the impact on agriculture, rising land rental costs, and landscape changes due to large solar farms. While climate advocates see solar energy as essential, local residents and officials stress the need for a balance between agricultural land use and renewable energy expansion.

November 04, 2024
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