Planning and Environmental Best Practice for Large Scale Solar Energy Development in Ireland
To develop best practice fact sheet tools for the planning and development of the solar energy sector in Ireland.
Project Insights
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€49,761
Total Project Costs -
1 yr
Project Duration -
2021
Year Funded
Project Description
The research will benefit communities who seek to participate in renewable energy and the private industry. This research will respond to gaps in planning practice and expertise in relation to the deployment of solar technologies in large schemes in Ireland. We will deliver best practice approach to:
1. Site Selection, 2. Glint & Glare, 3. Landscape and Visual, 4. Traffic and Transportation, 5. Biodiversity and 6. Archaeology.
The Fact Sheets prepared will enhance the capacity of planning authorities and communities to consider the deployment of solar energy infrastructure.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €49,761
Funding Agency: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Year Funded: 2021
Lead Organisation: Fehily Timoney and Company Ltd
