One of Tasmania's oldest farming families has a plan for 600 hectares with over 600,000 solar panels — which will share the paddocks with 22,000 sheep.
Roderic O'Connor says his ancestors feature individuals who made their mark on the world — and he has decided to make his, with a renewable energy project to benefit the planet.
The Connorville solar farm development application went before the Northern Midlands Council on Monday night and was approved unanimously.
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Roderic O'Connor says his ancestors feature individuals who made their mark on the world — and he has decided to make his, with a renewable energy project to benefit the planet.
The Connorville solar farm development application went before the Northern Midlands Council on Monday night and was approved unanimously.
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