Longfield Solar Farm in Essex will be big enough to power about 60,000 households, plans say.
By Piers MeylerOne of the UK's largest solar farms has been given permission to be built by the government.
Concerns were raised about losing the farmland and damage to biodiversity, but the Planning InspectorateEnergy Security Secretary Grant Shapps said the site would "deliver cheaper energy for consumers and businesses". Mr Shapps said the development would "help ensure we fully harness the power of the sun and boost our energy security".
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