Construction work is to begin on a massive solar farm in South Roscommon shortly. It is projected that the Taduff Solar Park could power up to 20,000 homes with renewable energy, and provide a Community Benefit Fund worth approximately €180,000 per annum. The development will see 19 single storey inverter/transformer stations; a single storey substation and access road; a single storey customer substation, and a single storey spare parts container, as well as a boundary security fencing with access gates, CCTV security cameras, and landscaping works. As part of the 20 planning conditions, the developer, now EDF power solutions Ireland, will pay a development contribution of €180,000 to the council. A statement from EDF power solutions Ireland described the imminent works later this month as “a key milestone”.

Source: The Herald March 23, 2026 10:53 UTC