More than 70 villagers in Stoke Golding, near Hinckley, braved the elements to show their MP and local county councillor their feelings over plans for a proposed 16-acre solar panels farm.
Bosworth MP David Tredinnick and Councillor Ivan Ould, who represents Hinckley and Bosworth on Leicestershire County Council, met villagers to hear their objections to the project.
Freecity plc wants permission to place large banks of solar panels across pasture land to the south of the village.
The farm would generate enough energy to power between 500 and 600 homes
Villager Jane White said: "Despite driving rain and icy winds, more than 70 people turned up to explain why there was such an overwhelming objection to this massive development.
"The recreation ground is the only green area in the village where people can safely walk, play, take part in sporting activities and enjoy events.
"The open landscape will be completely ruined if the development goes ahead."
A petition against the development has been signed by more than 200 villagers.
The parish council is not opposing the plan. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's planning committee will debate the plans on January 22.
