By Geoff Fisher Cllr Peck is incorrect to claim that the proposed Pettywell solar farm would become a brownfield site at the end of its 40-year lifespan (View from County Hall, 17 October).
No concrete is used to support the pinprick style of solar panel frames that are to be used. The metal uprights are driven 1–2 metres into the ground to support the frames and will be completely removed after 40 years.
The fields will then be in a much better condition than they are now, as they will not have had any agricultural sprays used on them and the vegetation will have prevented soil erosion.
As the intention is to graze the area with sheep, this will mean that wildlife will flourish amongst the solar panels and there should be a considerable increase in species such as skylarks.
The vegetation will also absorb carbon dioxide, one of the main greenhouse gases driving climate change.
It is a relief to many people, especially the younger generations, to know that the new government is taking rapid action to do what it can to avert the pending climate catastrophe.
Rachel Richmond, Eco Church Lead, St Mary’s Reepham
Geoff Fisher