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Council Rejects Massive Solar Farm to Protect Landscape

7/11/2025

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In a decisive move, Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean District Council rejected Elgin Energy's proposal for a sprawling 162-acre solar farm, fearing the region could transform into "Solarshire." While the council expressed concerns over overdevelopment, Elgin Energy defended its project as a vital step towards renewable energy in light of the climate emergency.

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In a decisive move, Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean District Council rejected Elgin Energy's proposal for a sprawling 162-acre solar farm, fearing the region could transform into "Solarshire." While the council expressed concerns over overdevelopment, Elgin Energy defended its project as a vital step towards renewable energy in light of the climate emergency.