UK billionaire gets green light for 40-acre solar farm at Wiltshire estate

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Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos has secured Wiltshire Council approval for a 40-acre solar farm at his 4,500-acre Savernake Estate despite neighbour objections.

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  • Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos has secured Wiltshire Council approval for a 40-acre solar farm at his 4,500-acre Savernake Estate despite neighbour objections.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:48:24 UTC.

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