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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. (Picture: Stock)

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 - 13:21
Martin Claffey

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.

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