Shannon Airport has lodged plans for a 5.5 acre 1.2MW solar farm for the airfield at the airport.
The solar farm application is just one of five applications Shannon Airport Authority DAC has before Clare County Council as the airport prepares for passenger numbers to exceed 2 million in 2024.
Project Planner, Seán Greene with TOBIN Consulting Engineers, has told the Council"by generating a sustainable source of energy, the airport can ensure uninterrupted access to electricity and reduce its reliance on traditional fossil fuels". He has also told the Council that by leveraging renewable energy sources like solar power, Shannon Airport"can demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship while reaping the benefits of clean energy generation".
A spokeswoman for the Shannon Group said that the capital expenditure for the projects"will be funded from our own resources".
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