Net zero fury as 1,300-acre solar farm approved in Ed Miliband’s constituency

Net zero fury as 1,300-acre solar farm approved in Ed Miliband’s constituency

Labour has approved a 1,300‑acre solar installation on prime agricultural land in Ed Miliband’s South Yorkshire constituency, despite dozens of objections from local residents.The Fenwick scheme, brought forward by Boom Power, will convert an area equivalent to around 650 football pitches into solar arrays and battery‑storage facilities. The decision was signed off by junior energy minister Alan Whitehead rather than the Energy Secretary himself…

Fenwick Solar Farm receives planning approval in South Yorkshire

Planning consent has been granted for Fenwick Solar Farm, a nationally significant solar and battery project proposed by BOOM Power in South Yorkshire. The development is planned to the east of Fenwick, near Askern, Moss, Topham and Sykehouse.