According to CoinMeta, the UK government has rejected a large-scale solar power plant project with an installed capacity of 870 megawatts. The project was originally planned to be built on the land of Blenheim Palace, and this is the first time the UK has refused a solar project of such scale. The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Carbon emissions stated that the Botley Heath Solar Project would cause “significant damage” to protected greenbelt land and affect a large number of historic sites that are listed for protection. Blenheim Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also the birthplace of Winston Churchill. The UK government’s goal is to increase the installed capacity of solar power generation to 45 to 47 gigawatts by 2030, and has recently approved several large-scale projects. The CEO of the industry organization, the British Solar Association, said that this decision is regrettable, as the UK urgently needs cheaper electricity and a reduction in its dependence on expensive natural gas, and solar power plants can help achieve this goal.