Tesco store in Kildare wants to erect solar panels on its roof

Tesco Ireland wants to dozens of solar panels on the roof of its supermarket building in Monread Shopping Centre, Naas. 

Planning permission has been sought for almost 2,000 square metres of photovoltaic panels.

The proposed panels equate to over 5000 kilowatts (kWp) peak power. 

Planners at Kildare Co Council have several weeks to make a decision on whether to grant or refuse planning permission.