Solar farms project to power 80,000 homes annually

A €200m project is to create 23 solar farms in the south and south east of the country, leading to 2,000 jobs during construction and 60 full-time positions on completion.

The joint venture is being planned by Dublin-based solar company BNRG Renewables Ltd and French renewable energy group Neoen.

When all the solar farms are fully operational, they will provide enough energy to power 80,000 homes annually.