Plans submitted for new solar farm

A renewable energy company is seeking permission to build a solar farm that would cover an area the same size as 46 football pitches.

Sky UK Development submitted plans to West Norfolk Council for Green Lane Solar Park in Brookeville, near Thetford.

The solar farm, backed by Octopus Energy, would have a generating capacity of 15 megawatts (MW), and power about 5,000 homes.

Some residents have raised concerns that agricultural land could be lost, but others supported the scheme.

The thoughts were gathered via a questionnaire conducted by the firm as part of a public consultation.

Further afield, some people, including MPs, have expressed concerns about the number of solar projects planned for Norfolk.

However, the government has said they are necessary as part of aims to cut carbon emissions and provide better energy security.

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