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Melton Borough Council is set to vote on a controversial solar farm proposal near Freeby that could power ten thousand homes.

Melton Borough Council prepares to vote on a large solar farm proposal near Freeby, capable of powering ten thousand homes and featuring a battery storage system. The project, developed by Downing Renewable Developments, has sparked debate due to its impact on farming land and potential benefits to energy security and biodiversity. The council will decide this Thursday, May fourteenth. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/569fa5130a32ddec

Topics covered

• solar farm
• energy security
• biodiversity
• farming land
• local government
• community debate

Keywords

• solar farm
• Freeby
• Melton Borough Council
• energy security
• biodiversity
• Downing Renewable Developments
• farming land

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Melton Borough Council, Downing Renewable Developments

Places: Freeby, ten thousand homes

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