SSE green lights new €300m power station in Meath  

Company already investing in €300m next generation power station in Kerry

Energy firm SSE has given the green light to plans for a €300m power station at Platin in Co Meath. (Picture: Stock)

Energy firm SSE has given the green light to plans for a €300m power station at Platin in Co Meath. 

Platin Power Station will respond to periods of high demand in the Leinster region, providing back-up power to increasing amounts of renewable energy on the system, and will be switched on and off as demand peaks.