Proposed solar farm 'could open doors to more projects'

CAMPAIGN GROUP ISSUES WARNING - BUT DEVELOPER DEFENDS PLANS

- By OLIVER CASTLE

A CAMPAIGN group has warned that a proposed solar farm near Louth could ‘open the doors’ to more solar projects being granted across the county.

But the company behind the plans has defended its project and has explained why it thinks it is needed.

The North Ray Solar Farm has been proposed to be built between the villages of Ludborough and North Thoresby.

Developer Total Energies said the project would generate approximately 98 Megawatts of electricity - enough to power around 45,000 homes every year.

The solar farm has an expected lifespan of 30 years and the developer says it will contribute £70,000 to a community benefit fund every year within that - to mitigate the impact of the project on the local area.

But campaigners from Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction have criticised the project and claimed it could provide opportunities for larger solar farms to be built in the future.