More solar farms are on the way around the UK, in a move that boosts the country’s clean power goals but could spark anger from local opponents.

The government awarded contracts to a record supply of renewables projects, including 157 solar developments across England, Scotland and Wales.

The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups, who see solar as a relatively cheap way to reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels during the summer months.

But some local communities oppose such large developments on their doorstep.

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