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Archaeologists dig solar

Solar’s benign infrastructure means it might be able to play a role in key areas where archaeological interests need protection. With minimal land disturbance and an installation process that can be adapted to any finds, solar parks may protect valuable sites. But are those claims overblown? Max Hall digs into the issues.

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Max Hall

12 Jan 2022

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When the UK government in September published a draft policy document concerned with upgrading its 10-year-old rules for planning energy infrastructure, it had plenty of good things to say about solar. With a nod to the potential biodiversity and water management benefits of PV farms – as well as a note criticizing the claim that …

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