questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his department is taking to ensure that the development of solar farms supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife and natural habitats.
answerText: All solar projects are subject to a rigorous planning process, in which the impacts on wildlife and habitats are considered. Biodiversity net gain is also a legal requirement under the Environment Act 2021 and associated regulations. This means that to ac...
heading: Solar Power: Nature Conservation