Controversy over Solar Panels on UK Farms Divides BBC Countryfile Viewers

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Presenter Tom Heap investigates the rise of industrial size solar farms on green field sites in the UK, as farmers struggle to raise income and the government aims to meet net zero targets. The show features a debate between a protest group founder and a representative of solar panel manufacturers.

BBC Countryfile viewers are divided tonight after a row over solar panels on UK farms erupted on the wildlife show. Presenter Tom Heap was sent to investigate the rise of industrial size solar farms popping up on green field sites across the UK, as desperate farmers look to raise income to stay afloat and the government tries to meet net zero targets for the environment.

Tom met two women, one the founder of a protest group fighting against solar farms, and another who represents solar panel manufacturers

 

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