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    Why the rush and secrecy?  The following are some of my observations/views/questions.

    Will be interested to see if they will advertise another presentation.

    Hopefully far more comprehensive relative to the specific project and that our Parish Council will allow more time for public debate at their next meeting for such a large project in our area.

     

    Projected lifespan of project is 25 years (suspect to could be extended up to 40 years)

    Government subsidies for such projects end next April

    Projects should be limited to low grade agricultural land

    Land owners have been encouraged to switch to ‘Solar Farming’ as they could earn up to £1000 per acre per annum

    Virtually no benefit to local community

    CCTV will be installed

    Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) want to encourage development of smaller scale and community energy production.

    Aboveground installations should be promoted ahead of ground installations

    No Government subsidies should be granted on ground installations above 5MW (25 acres)

    Could eventually expand to ‘Solar Cities’!

    Could be as high as 3 mtrs or more to allow for grazing?

    More information needed on how sites are connected to the National grid (above ground cables?)

    Elgin Energy to talk to Parish Clerk (Mrs. O’Hagan) in mid August – should insist on comprehensive presentation specifically about this project in Pavilion BEFORE Council Meeting on 10th September, and more time set aside for public discussion.

    Effect on welfare and safety of wildlife including birds of prey and migratory birds.

    What tests have been carried out for Electro Magnetic Radiation/Emissions on the equipment used in the installation?

    One of our Councillors (David G. Lloyd) is on the County Planning Committee.

    Article in Border Advertizser 30th August 2014

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