New details emerge on plans for huge 85-acre solar farm near OswaldtwistleIt would be able to power 7,500 local homesView Image The Ramsclough Farm site near OswaldtwistleMore details have emerged about plans for a large solar farm on land near Oswaldtwistle which would take around 10 months to build. ‌The statement says: “The current land use within the footprint of the proposed development is predominantly agriculture and used for sheep grazing. “Once operational, regular maintenance will be required to ensure efficiency and adequate operation of the solar farm. The proposed development will include 24 inverters inside three transformer stations at various locations within the PV panel array. Expanding renewable energy sources through solar farms is crucial for decarbonising the energy grid and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels.