Plans for €85m green energy power plant well received

PROPOSALS to construct an €85 million power plant in Shannon — which could see the creation of hundreds of jobs — have received a favourable response from councillors in the town.

Carbon Sole Group is proposing to construct a 60-70MWh combined heat and power plant in Shannon using bioenergy and producing green energy.

The company’s chief executive, Sean Daly, yesterday briefed members of Shannon Town Council and Shannon Electoral Area Committee on the proposal.