Waterford residents object to solar farm plans  

Renewable energy development would have a negative impact on what is 'a very scenic area', warn locals

BNRG Renewables lodged a planning application for a solar farm extension on 348 acres.

West Waterford residents are objecting to plans for a large solar farm, claiming the development would have a negative impact on what is "a very scenic area".

Dublin-based international energy company BNRG Renewables has lodged a planning application for a solar farm extension on 348 acres across the townlands of Bishopstown, Bridgetown, Ballyhest, and Ballyneal.