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Developer pitches 400-acre solar site; residents warn of widespread conversion of farmland
Summary
A representative for Energy Re outlined plans and studies for a proposed 400-acre solar facility in northern Granville County; nearby residents voiced strong opposition at public comment, raising concerns about tree clearing, property values and cumulative development.
Patrick Moore, representing Energy Re, told the Granville County Board of Commissioners the company has contracts with Duke Energy and local landowners to propose a roughly 400-acre solar facility near the intersection of Henry Huff and Webb Chapel roads. He said he supplied maps, a decommissioning plan, real-estate and health-and-safety reports and urged commissioners and residents to review them.
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