The Blenheim Estate in Oxford could host Britain's largest solar farm, the Botley West project. Spanning up to 2,650 acres, the 840MW facility would power a small city and increase estate revenues tenfold. A decision from Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is due in November, delayed from earlier this year.
The proposal faces stiff opposition from local residents like Rosemary Lewis, who argues the site is inappropriately located. Financing has also drawn scrutiny, with questions raised about Photovolt Development Partners' transparency and alleged asset concealment involving the owner's Russian husband.
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