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The largest solar farm ever proposed for Kent could generate enough power for 20% of homes in the county. Energy firm Low Carbon has revealed plans for a 500 megawatt (MW) facility on Romney Marsh, producing enough energy to power 140,000 homes. The facility – called South Kent Energy Park – could be built around the village of Old Romney, sitting either side of the A259. Plans are yet to be submitted but Low Carbon says the site, if built, will become one of the UK’s largest solar farms. Bosses say the sprawling facility – the equivalent of 840 football pitches – will be connected to the Nati…