Plans for solar farm with over one million square metres of solar panels in Offaly withdrawn
Plans for a solar farm with over one million square metres of solar panels in Offaly have been withdrawn.
Having previously been deemed invalid, plans were lodged again with the local authority but those plans have now also been withdrawn.
Harmony Solar was seeking permission for the 437 acre (177 hectare) development on three parcels of quality farmland between Kilcormac and Rath. It would have seen 1,070,756 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels being built on ground mounted steel frames
A 10-year permission and 40 year operation for the solar farm was being sought on the following land parcels.
West parcel (Dovehill townland) c. 119.25 hectares
Central parcel (Gortamuck & Curraghmore townlands) c. 42.2 hectares
East parcel (Gortamuck & Freagh townlands) c. 16.07 hectares