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flag The Botley West Solar Farm in Oxfordshire advances after environmental changes and a £441K annual community fund, aiming to power 330,000 homes and boost biodiversity.

flag The Botley West Solar Farm project in Oxfordshire has passed a key review stage, with changes made to reduce environmental and visual impacts, including fewer panels near sensitive areas and wider buffers around homes. flag The developer, Photovolt Development Partners, now offers a £441,000 annual community fund for 40 years, over ten times the original amount, and will set aside 1,235 acres for food growing. flag The project aims to boost biodiversity by 70%, restore public paths, and generate 840 megawatts of clean energy—enough to power about 330,000 homes—while contributing £800 million to the economy and creating hundreds of green jobs. flag A residential education center will also be established. flag A final decision by the Secretary of State is expected in spring 2026.

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