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Controversial Solar Farm Approved Amid Farming Concerns in Cornwall

10/22/2025

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A Cornwall farmer says Cornwall is being sold off to meet net-zero targets after a 125,000-panel solar farm near Carland Cross was approved.
Cornwall Council rejected the project, but Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) appealed and won approval.
DRD says the solar farm will operate 30 years, generate 49.9 MW, and provide community benefits including free panels.
Campaigner Marie Wills opposes scheme, saying it harms farming families and raises land prices.

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A Cornwall farmer says Cornwall is being sold off to meet net-zero targets after a 125,000-panel solar farm near Carland Cross was approved.
Cornwall Council rejected the project, but Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) appealed and won approval.
DRD says the solar farm will operate 30 years, generate 49.9 MW, and provide community benefits including free panels.
Campaigner Marie Wills opposes scheme, saying it harms farming families and raises land prices.