Support for solar farms grows among local residents, survey finds

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Residents are concerned about the impact of solar farm developments on local nature and wildlife
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Residents are concerned about the impact of solar farm developments on local nature and wildlife

New report from Solar Energy UK finds that over half of people support the development of large-scale solar projects near them

Public support for local solar farms is strengthening, with one in six people saying they have become more supportive of solar farms over time. That is according to a new report titled 2022: A Bright...

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