Solar power

People living near the planned solar farm site in South Yorkshire will get longer to have their say.

The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

Cranwell farmer Joe Ward is defending plans to build a 640-acre solar farm on his land.

Developers say they will look for investors to fund the major project.

Council leader Sean Matthews describes the decision as an attack on Lincolnshire's countryside.

The figures coincide with this week's launch of plug-in solar panels in UK shops.

The project has been approved by the government despite opposition from local people and their MP.