> Local opposition to solar farms is fierce, with many viewing them as blights on the landscape, particularly when built on farmland.

Like what are these people on. Its just power generation. Its literally offsetting imports which is great for independence.

> Its literally offsetting imports which is great for independence.

But that has nothing to do with whether someone considers it a blight on the landscape or not. You might think they’re wrong, but saying the solar farms are “great for independence” is like answering someone who doesn’t want a freeway being built through their town because they’re a blight on the landscape that “cars are great for independence”. Your talking past each other.

The British countryside is beautiful. You have to live in it to appreciate it. Unbroken views for miles.

Desolate rolling hills devoid of life (except sheep).

This is heartbreaking for anyone who saw similar countryside in literally any other country. Teeming with life, diverse, high in live and potential.

Take a look here https://www.mossy.earth/rewilding-knowledge/a-review-of-geor... and maybe go visit Balkans for the similar but alive environments.

That might increase energy independence but decrease food independence.

It's rich people . They also complain that wind turbines are too noisy.

Good?