Planning application received: a c.200kWp renewable energy solar PV installation consisting of up to c.400m2 (472No) Ground Mounted solar panels and al

A planning application has been lodged with Waterford City and County Council for a solar photovoltaic installation at Dún Garbhán in County Waterford. The proposed renewable energy project would comprise approximately 200 kilowatts of capacity, generated through up to 472 ground-mounted solar panels covering roughly 400 square metres. The application also encompasses all associated ancillary works required for the installation's operation.

The development falls within the scope of the Renewable Energy Directive III, European Union legislation (Directive 2023/2413) that sets out requirements for renewable energy generation across member states. This regulatory framework is designed to support the EU's broader climate and energy objectives.

Members of the public with an interest in the application are advised to contact Waterford City and County Council's Planning Department for further details on submission deadlines and how to make representations.

For the full planning application details, visit the Waterford City and County Council planning portal.

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