A campaign group has warned that a proposed near could ‘open the doors’ to more solar projects being granted across the county. The company behind the plans has defended its project and has explained why it thinks it is needed.

The North Ray solar farm is proposed to be built between the villages of Ludborough and North Thoresby. Developer Total Energies said the project would generate approximately 98 Megawatts of electricity— enough to power around 45,000 homes every year.

The solar farm has an expected lifespan of 30 years, and the developer says it will contribute £70,000 to a community benefit fund every year within the site’s lifespan – to mitigate the impact of the project on the local area. But campaigners from Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction have criticised the pro

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