Levy Court Limits Solar Projects on Agricultural Land
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On Tuesday, the Levy Court passed legislation that prohibits large scale solar farms on agricultural land. Farmland in Smyrna, Del. was purchased by Freepoint Solar earlier this year. The company has plans to open a solar farm across more than 200 acres.
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KENT COUNTY, Del.- Agricultural land in Kent County has drawn the attention of utility solar companies over the past few years due to low land value and close proximity to the power grid. On Tuesday, the Levy Court passed legislation that prohibits large scale solar farms on agricultural land.
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