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Villagers Unite Against Controversial Solar Farm Project

5/9/2025

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Villagers near Canterbury are rallying against Enso Energy's ambitious plan for a 250-acre solar and battery farm, fearing it will mar their cherished rural landscape. Dr. Bhupinder Singh and other objectors warn of industrializing vital farmland and threatening local wildlife. Despite Enso's promise to power over 13,600 homes and aid in the UK's green goals, public sentiment remains firmly against the project.

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Villagers near Canterbury are rallying against Enso Energy's ambitious plan for a 250-acre solar and battery farm, fearing it will mar their cherished rural landscape. Dr. Bhupinder Singh and other objectors warn of industrializing vital farmland and threatening local wildlife. Despite Enso's promise to power over 13,600 homes and aid in the UK's green goals, public sentiment remains firmly against the project.