A Cornwall farmer claims the county is being “sold off” in a bid to hit net zero energy targets after plans for a 125,000-panel solar farm were approved.
The scheme, near the A30 at Carland Cross, was turned down last year by Cornwall Council, but has since been approved by national inspectors after an appeal by the developers.
Campaigner Marie Wills said she tried for years to overturn the solar application, and said she felt “the government are trying to sell Cornwall off just to hit net-zero”.
Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) said the the site would include sheep grazing and biodiversity improvements, as well as free solar panels for roofs of neighbouring people.