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Sunnica Energy Farm
Representation by Terry Malkin
- Date submitted
- 7 February 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Major concerns: Potentially lethal consequences of fire in lithium ion storage batteries. Who will take the blame if there are fatalities? (shades of Grenfell Tower) Visual impact of thousands of solar panels on what is a "green and pleasant land". Reduction in areas of land used to grow crops for human consumption, leading to further reliance on imported food. The impact of an industrial scale disturbance on the local flora and fauna, some protected by law. The potential compulsory purchase of land, depriving people of their livelihood. The reduction in the quality of life for the inhabitants of at least five villages.