Windfarm progress ‘needs grid overhaul’

THE promoter behind a planned €200 million wind farm in west Clare yesterday warned it will not proceed unless there is was an overhaul of the grid connection system.

Windfarm progress ‘needs grid overhaul’

Director of West Clare Renewable Energy Ltd, Padraig Howard said: “It is as bleak as that. If there is no reform, the project won’t proceed.”

He was speaking yesterday as An Bord Pleanala released documents confirming the inspector in the case recommended that planning be refused or that additional information be sought from the applicant.

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