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Getting Solar OFF the Land exhibition

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Welcome to the Getting Solar OFF the Land exhibition

Renewables Done Well for Norfolk

CPRE Norfolk welcomes you to Getting Solar OFF the Land, a major exhibition that explores what large-scale, developer-led solar schemes could mean for our county’s countryside, and what a better path to Net Zero could look like.

Across Norfolk, tens of thousands of acres of farmland and open countryside are being proposed for industrial-scale solar development.

These projects would transform the landscapes that define our county, from productive agricultural land to wild habitats and the open skies that attract visitors from across the UK.

CPRE Norfolk supports the UK’s Net Zero ambitions and the transition to clean, renewable energy.

But this must be done in the right places, at the right scale, and in the right way, protecting food production, biodiversity, and the rural character that makes Norfolk unique.

This exhibition brings together data, visuals, and community voices to show:

  • What is proposed for Norfolk
  • The scale and potential consequences of these developments
  • The alternatives that work better for people, nature, and the climate
  • How we can all take action for Renewables Done Well

Each section expands on the exhibition boards displayed at Dereham Memorial Hall, with research, maps, case studies and real-world examples of renewables done well.

Use the links below to explore the journey from impact to action, and find out what we can all do to protect Norfolk’s countryside for generations to come.

A derelict brick wind pump standing next to a reed-lined river which winds to the horizon.
Who we are - the countryside charity for Norfolk
A huge bank of land based solar panels covering a vast area and stretching off into the distance.
What "Mega Solar" means for Norfolk
A side-by-side comparison of a green field growing arable crops and the same field with security fencing, lighting, danger signage and huge banks of batteries.
Why Mega Solar? Why Now?
A map of Norfolk showing the locations of proposed solar farms and other electrical infrastructure including power stations, biodigesters, pylons, cables, wind turbines and nuclear.
The scale of the threat
A wooden crate filled with fresh vegetables located in a bed of lettuce plants
Impact on Norfolk - farming and food security
A map showing the proposed solar farm infrastructure surrounding High House and Mistletoe Farms.
Impact on Norfolk - communities and homes
A countryside landscape with a peaceful green field surrounded by native trees.
Impact on Norfolk - landscapes and tranquillity
Close up of a young kestrel looking directly at the camera
Impact on Norfolk - wildlife and biodiversity
The view down the boardwalk path from the sand dunes to the expansive beach of golden sands below. The sea stretches off into the distance.
Impact on Norfolk - tourism & the local economy
A countryside landscape showing a 'kissing gate' which marks the start of a well trodden public footpath across a green field.
Impact on Norfolk - Public Rights of Way
A countryside horizon showing a west Norfolk river at dusk with the open landscape beyond.
Renewables Done Well - the smarter, fairer way to achieve Net Zero
Silhouettes of a row of people standing facing away from the camera and watching the sun set over the sea on the horizon.
Community Action - Standing together for Norfolk’s countryside
A man lies on his back in long grass next to a small stream. He is holding up a hand-painted sign saying 'Protect the Environment'.
Leading the fight - our research, policies and public engagement
A male pheasant walks in a field in the foreground with the landscape of farmland stretching out behind him.
What you can do - be part of the solution
A river stretching away from the camera to the horizon with a green bank dotted with trees on each side.
What CPRE Norfolk asks for

This page is based on the exhibition roller banner “Welcome to the Getting Solar Off the Land Exhibition” from CPRE Norfolk’s Getting Solar OFF the Land Exhibition (2025).

A huge bank of land based solar panels in a field

 

Sources:

CPRE Norfolk Policy Statement – Renewable Energy and Landscape Protection, 2025.
CPRE National “Renewables Done Well” research, UCL Energy Institute, 2024.

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