Antrim and Newtownabbey: Phase Two of Proposed Solar Farm Could Power 5,000 Homes

Antrim and Newtownabbey: Phase two of proposed solar farm could power 5,000 homes

A planning application has been lodged with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a proposed second phase of a solar farm at Dublin Road, outside Antrim, which could power 5,000 homes.

Plans lodged for second phase of Antrim solar farm capable of powering more than 5,000 homes

A planning application has been lodged with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a proposed second phase of a solar farm at Dublin Road, outside Antrim, which developers say could generate enough electricity to power more than 5,000 homes. The proposal is for a 20MW solar farm and associated infrastructure, including ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on support frames, two transformer cabins, fencing, CCTV cameras, an internal…