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Leading the fight – our research, policies and public engagement

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Research, policy and public engagement by CPRE Norfolk.

CPRE Norfolk has taken a proactive, evidence-based role in leading opposition to mega solar proposals while championing better alternatives.

Our recent work includes

Commissioning independent research with SolarQ and CPRE national to quantify rooftop and brownfield potential.
Developing county-wide mapping of solar, wind, and grid infrastructure to show the scale of change.
Submitting formal planning representations for each NSIP solar proposal.
Running public events like this exhibition to share facts and solutions with councillors, MPs and the public.
Coordinating press and broadcast coverage with BBC, ITV Anglia and local media to raise awareness.

Why it matters

This is not about stopping progress, it’s about ensuring progress is fair, sustainable and strategic.

By presenting balanced research and constructive alternatives, CPRE Norfolk is helping shape national thinking on land use and renewables.

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SolarQ Research Report, 2024 – “Getting Solar Off the Ground.”

A video of the slides used for the presentation “Getting Solar Off the Ground” which was created for CPRE Norfolk by David Rogers, Professor Emeritus of Ecology, University of Oxford & SolarQ UK.

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This page is based on the exhibition board “Leading the Fight” from CPRE Norfolk’s Getting Solar OFF the Land Exhibition (2025).

Sources:

CPRE Norfolk Policy Archive 2025 – Solar NSIP Submissions.
SolarQ Presentation 2025 – “Getting Solar Off the Ground.”

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Leading the fight – our research, policies and public engagement

Research, policy and public engagement by CPRE Norfolk.

Our recent work includes

Commissioning independent research with SolarQ and CPRE national to quantify rooftop and brownfield potential.

Developing county-wide mapping of solar, wind, and grid infrastructure to show the scale of change.

Submitting formal planning representations for each NSIP solar proposal.

Running public events like this exhibition to share facts and solutions with councillors, MPs and the public.

Coordinating press and broadcast coverage with BBC, ITV Anglia and local media to raise awareness.