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Proposed solar farm could power 140,000 homes

Daniel Esson
Local Democracy Reporter
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The proposed solar farm could sit either side of the A259

The largest solar farm ever proposed for Kent could generate enough power for 140,000 homes, 20% of those in the county, according to those behind the plans.

Energy firm Low Carbon has revealed plans for a 500 megawatt (MW) facility on Romney Marsh.

South Kent Energy Park could be built around the village of Old Romney, sitting either side of the A259.

Paul Thomas, who represents the area on Folkestone and Hythe District Council, said he wanted to see "a bit more detail" on the plans.

He said he will attend a public event to ask developers if the land will still be usable for sheep grazing, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

He added: "What impact is it going to have on agriculture and agricultural jobs across the Marsh":[]}