Tag Archives: Solar Farms

We need a renewable energy focal point

Posted on September 18, 2017 by ianchisnall

It is clear from my recent visits to the sea front and views from various parts of the Downs that the Rampion windfarm is fast developing, with apparently over half the turbines already in place. Last weekend I visited Lancing … Continue reading →

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naive or dishonest?

Posted on October 24, 2014 by ianchisnall

On Sunday I wrote about the rather short sighted attitude being displayed by Liz Truss MP regarding what she was claiming was a conflict between solar farms and food production. Clearly both types of farming are vital if we are to feed … Continue reading →

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The Good and the Ugly

Posted on October 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

According to this news report by the BBC environment Minister Liz Truss has spoken in an interview with a national newspaper declaring large-scale solar farms to be “a blight on the landscape” and she explained “I want Britain to lead the world in food and … Continue reading →

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