Tag: PVPD
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Botley Solar Farm: Community Benefit Offer Under Fire
Controversy Surrounding Botley Solar Farm’s Community Fund The proposed Botley solar farm, spanning about 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) in Oxfordshire, has ignited heated debate over the size of its community benefit fund. Photovolt Development Partners (PVPD) has pledged an annual £441,000 to local community groups, a figure that critics say falls far short of what…
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Botley solar farm community cash offer debated in Oxfordshire
Overview of the Botley solar farm proposal The proposed Botley solar farm in Oxfordshire, spanning roughly 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres), has stirred a heated debate about how benefits from the project should be distributed. Photovolt Development Partners (PVPD) has offered a community fund of £441,000 per year for nearby groups, to be paid over the…
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Botley solar farm community cash offer sparks debate
Overview: A community fund under debate at Botley’s solar project The Botley solar farm, a proposed 1,000-hectare installation in Oxfordshire, has become a focal point for how communities benefit from large renewable energy projects. Photovolt Development Partners (PVPD) has proposed an annual community fund of £441,000, to be distributed among nearby groups over the 40-year…