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Green Party Leader Urges Local Ownership of Solar Farms

4/18/2026

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Catherine Rowett, Green Party leader on Norfolk County Council, criticized foreign-owned firms planning 'industrial scale' solar farms and urged locally owned projects.
She says overseas investors seek large profits, arguing for local ownership.
Significant solar development in Norfolk includes the East Pye project, planned to cover about 1,500 football pitches.
Island Green Power, behind East Pye, says the project will meet the government's demand for secure, affordable, low-carbon energy.

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Catherine Rowett, Green Party leader on Norfolk County Council, criticized foreign-owned firms planning 'industrial scale' solar farms and urged locally owned projects.
She says overseas investors seek large profits, arguing for local ownership.
Significant solar development in Norfolk includes the East Pye project, planned to cover about 1,500 football pitches.
Island Green Power, behind East Pye, says the project will meet the government's demand for secure, affordable, low-carbon energy.