Locals oppose proposal for solar farm in West Cork

West Cork group lodges appeal against council planning decision

Locals oppose proposal for solar farm in West Cork
Thu, 30 Aug, 2018 - 06:30
Seán McCárthaigh

A local community group in West Cork is fighting plans for one of the largest solar farms proposed to date in the county.

The Finnis-Mishells Solar Free Valley Group is opposing the development of a 13.1 megawatt solar farm at a large site around 4km north-west of Bandon.

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