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Criticism over planned solar panels on greenfield site

Criticism over planned solar panels on greenfield site
BBC Science Tuesday 28 July 2026, 05:07 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

If approved, the project would see 72 solar panels installed on the site in Guernsey.

If approved, the project would see 72 solar panels installed on the site in Guernsey.
Guernsey (LOCATION)
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