Overview

• Energy Secretary Ed Miliband approved three large solar farms in eastern England, adding 1.35GW capacity.
• The new projects are part of Labour's plan to triple solar power and double onshore wind by 2030.
• Miliband seeks to revise planning rules to promote rooftop solar for existing and new homes.
• Critics express concerns over food security and the impact on agricultural land.
• The government also plans to establish a state-owned energy company, GB Energy, to accelerate decarbonization.