ESB gets green light for €250m power plant

THE ESB has been granted planning permission to build a €250,000 power station in Co Cork, which will generate enough power for 400,000 homes.

ESB spokesman Kevin McDermott said the power generated by the facility at Aghada would represent about one-twelfth of that produced by the national grid. The power station, which will be built next to the existing facility, will employ about 40 people.

Planning permission was granted by Cork County Council, and the ESB is examining tenders.