The controversial solar park has started providing power to buildings in the City of London's financial centre - more than 100 miles away.
The facility is expected to provide more than half of the City Corporation’s electricity
The 49.9MW generated - enough to power 15,000 homes - will be supplied to Guildhall, Tower Bridge, three markets and the Barbican Arts Centre.After approval by Dorset Council, the project was extended in 2021 to two additional fields. But the scheme has faced a backlash from locals and the CPRE, which is also opposing two other nearby projects at North Dairy Farm and Hardy's Vale.
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