Solar energy project could create 750 construction jobs

A solar energy project fronted by former Bord Gáis chief executive John Mullins could create up to 750 construction jobs across the south of the country.

Mr Mullins’ solar energy company Amarenco is looking to build up to 15 solar farms across Wexford, Cork, and Kerry in a bid to emulate the firm’s success in France where several similar projects have been completed.

Speaking following the Cork Global Economic Forum, Mr Mullins confirmed to the Irish Examiner that he was in discussions with a number of land owners, spread across county Cork and intends to put a number of the plants into planning stage before the end of November.