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Deeside solar park set for approval by Flintshire council Deeside solar park is approval by Flintshire council
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Plans for a giant solar park with 180,000 electricity-generating panels are being recommended for approval by Flintshire councillors. Plans for a giant solar park with 180,000 electricity-generating panels have been approved by Flintshire councillors.
The 270-acre (109 hectare) site has been earmarked for agricultural land next to Deeside Industrial Estate.The 270-acre (109 hectare) site has been earmarked for agricultural land next to Deeside Industrial Estate.
Farmer Stuart Banks, who currently leases the land, is among objectors who say a brownfield site should be used.Farmer Stuart Banks, who currently leases the land, is among objectors who say a brownfield site should be used.
The scheme is recommended for approval subject to assurances on issues such as habitat, drainage and site access. The approval is subject to an undertaking the electricity generated is sold to the UPM Shotton paper mill.
Its backers - the Swansea-based Compton Group - said the solar park could produce enough power for 11,000 homes over its 25-year lifespan. The scheme's backers - the Swansea-based Compton Group - said the solar park could produce enough power for 11,000 homes over its 25-year lifespan.
A nearby paper mill has been in discussion with the developers about supplying its long-term energy needs. The nearby paper mill has been in discussion with the developers about supplying its long-term energy needs.