A new solar energy farm is set to be built on 16 acres of fields near Lancaster University after councillors approved an application for a site near Bailrigg and the West Coast Mainline railway. The project, owned by Lancaster City Council, aims to cut carbon emissions and offer local alternatives to big utility companies.
A new council-backed solar energy farm looks set to be built on 16 acres of fields near Lancaster University , after councillors approved an application for a site near Bailrigg and the West Coast Mainline railway.
READ MORE: Developers interested in regenerating Morecambe Frontierland will meet city hall chiefs this week Councillors Paul Tynan and Sally Maddocks also declared interests because they are local ward councillors. However, they remained and said they would view the solar plan fairly and with open minds.
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