Leicestershire solar farm planning approval promises clean power for 5,500 homes

James Murray
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Old Hall Solar Farm near Ragdale becomes latest clean energy project to secure planning green light

The wave of solar farm projects to secure planning approval since Labour's landslide election victory continues, with confirmation the 22.5MW Old Hall Solar Farm near Ragdale in Leicestershire has been...

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