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UK's Largest Solar Farm Proposal Sparks Public Interest

6/26/2025

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The Planning Inspectorate is set to evaluate the ambitious Green Hill Solar Farm, which could become the UK's largest, sprawling over 2,965 acres in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire. With a target output of 500MW, this project is a crucial step towards achieving the UK's net zero goals. Public input is welcomed during the three-month pre-examination phase, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027.

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The Planning Inspectorate is set to evaluate the ambitious Green Hill Solar Farm, which could become the UK's largest, sprawling over 2,965 acres in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire. With a target output of 500MW, this project is a crucial step towards achieving the UK's net zero goals. Public input is welcomed during the three-month pre-examination phase, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027.