Residents voiced worries over the 2,400-acre Leoda Solar Farm plan by Telis Energy UK, citing size and unclear designs.
Folks thought the designs were too big and unclear. One man confronted Telis Energy UK representatives, saying they weren’t wanted there, and calling the meeting a PR stunt. The farm could make 500 to 600MW of power, which would supply electricity to many homes.
Telis wants local input to improve the plans. Tim Willbond, a Leadenham resident, said sustainable energy is needed. However, he thinks the scale is the problem, as the plans seem way too big and would hurt the countryside a lot. Smaller plans might be okay.
People feel Lincolnshire gets huge farms, while other places have smaller ones. Battery storage could create ugly installations. A local man called the concept “disgraceful.” He thinks it will change the area and questioned building it in such a beautiful place, feeling developers just want to tick boxes.
Another woman was sad about plan details, as many things seemed uncertain. She wanted real answers. One man said it would ruin the area’s nature, making the hillside look like a giant mirror. He questioned why they chose this land, with unused land elsewhere.
Alex Herbert, leading the project planning, reported the community reception was not too bad, saying many people are asking questions. He admitted some objectors are always expected. Lincolnshire is flat, sunny, has few people, and a nearby grid connection, he explained.
Telis states solar farms help reach Net Zero and provide investment opportunities for the environment. More consultation will happen later, and they will refine the plans further.