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Public Exhibition on Plans for a Solar Farm in Bourne, Lincolnshire 17 February 2011
Lark Energy is hosting a public exhibition on its proposed development of Limes Farm,
Bourne as a solar farm. It is being held on Thursday 17 February, from 3pm – 8pm at The
Corn Exchange, Bourne, 3 Abbey Road, Bourne PE10 9EF.
Solar power is part of the country’s strategy to generate clean energy as a way to combat
climate change and to provide secure long term energy sources for the UK. The
approximately 35 acre Bourne solar farm is designed to deliver 4.6 megawatts of power –
enough annual electricity to supply around 1000 homes.
Jo Wall, Land Planning Manager, Lark Energy, said: “We have recently had preliminary
discussions with South Kesteven District Council and Bourne Town Council and we are now
hosting an exhibition for local people to see and discuss our plans.
“Our team will be there to talk to local people about solar farms and show them what the Limes Farm solar farm would look like.”
Photovoltaic panels (solar PV) harness the power of natural daylight to produce electricity. A
‘solar farm’ is a large number of solar panels mounted on racks fixed to the ground. The
panels are south facing, generally around 1.8m high and are tilted towards the sun. The
electricity produced is connected directly to the National Grid.
Solar farms are a simple and proven technology providing a source of safe, locally produced
renewable energy for many years after construction. The land used for a solar farm creates
places for nature and wildlife. The ground beneath the panels can also be used to graze
small sheep, goats or poultry – or to grow grass and wildflowers.
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Media enquiries to: Alan Connolly, Land Projects Manager, tel: 07836 605 247, email:
a.connolly@larkenergy.co.uk