Representation by Julie Fisher
- Date submitted
- 13 March 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
My first point is around using fertile farming land to build the solar farm on. This country needs to be more self sufficient with basic food production, this is of increased importance in the current situation in the world. It will also have a massive impact on the wildlife and ecology of the area. The carbon footprint of importing the solar panels and the amount of increased local traffic through small villages. I understand they will be imported from China who use cheap labour and their human rights are abhorrent. BESS batteries remain a huge risk to a very large area if they catch fire. I understand they cannot be put out and emit toxic fumes! All to be near homes. We need green energy but in the right place where the land is barren, not on good quality, well irrigated farm land.100 acres of concrete will be laid and this fertile land lost for over forty years!