48-hectare solar farm approved near Tuam for 40 years of operation

Tuam Energy Park Limited has been given the green light to build a large solar farm covering 48 hectares near Tuam, generating renewable electricity for 40 years before being dismantled. The development will include rows of ground-mounted solar panels, transformers, security fencing and access tracks across farmland at Shantallow, Cloonascragh and Togher More.