No green light for Cork solar farm

A €6.5m solar farm, part of an independent power company’s plans for 11 such projects in Co Cork, has been refused planning permission.

No green light for Cork solar farm
Thu, 21 Apr, 2016 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

Amarenco, which was founded by former Bord Gais boss John Mullins, received the setback after Cork County Council officials expressed concern over site entrance and road safety, during the construction process.

The massive solar farm of 22,000 panels was earmarked for an 8.57 hectare site at Ballinvarrig East, Castlelyons, near Fermoy.

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