UK approves two large solar projects in Lincolnshire, totaling nearly 1 GW, amid local opposition.

The UK government has approved two large solar projects in Lincolnshire, totaling nearly 1 GW of capacity, as part of efforts to triple solar capacity by 2030. The West Burton Solar Project and the Heckington Fen Solar Park are facing local opposition over concerns about farmland use and environmental impacts, though supporters see them as essential for meeting climate goals. The projects include battery storage systems to store surplus energy, aiming to support the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050.

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