Boliden's Tara Mines receives permission for a €20m solar farm near its Irish zinc mine site.

Boliden, owner of Tara Mines, received planning permission for a €20m 18MW solar farm near its Co. Meath, Ireland zinc mine site. The 84-acre project aims to provide a sustainable, renewable energy source for Tara Mines, won't connect to national grid, but will connect to the mine's existing electricity substation. The solar farm is expected to create local jobs, operating for 35 years with a 10-year permission period.

April 23, 2024
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