Representation by Dr Rodney May
- Date submitted
- 13 March 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I object to the proposed installation of the solar farm. My main observation is the energy produced will be at its maximum when the demand for it will be at its lowest. I say this from personal experience. I have twelve solar panels fitted on my garage roof pointing South. Examining my latest records my Winter generation was only 18% of my Summer generation. I would expect this to be a major factor in the decision making process. Another key concern looking forward is the elimination of such a large food source from so much quality agricultural land. In this troubled world I understood the UK was striving for food independence as far as practical. This all needs to be considered in the context of all the solar farms proposed for this part of Lincolnshire; Cottam, Burton and now Tillbridge. Together they will have an enormous impact on the quality of life for people living in West Lindsey. Summarising: 1) I judge the return on the proposed investment is poor when considered in the context of when the energy will be produced and the loss of a valuable food source. 2) I judge that money would be better spent through investing in the improved energy efficiency of individual houses. Regarding this last point, I understand that housing uses about 40% of the energy produced in the UK.