Tullow Mushroom Growers granted planning permission to increase renewable energy capacity

Tullow Mushroom Growers Limited have been granted planning permission by local authorities to increase their renewable energy capacity.

The planning application details the demolition of a wind turbine of 150kw that was erected in 2009 to be replaced by a 500kw wind turbine, with a hub height of 65 meters and a blade diameter of 44 meters, with underground ducting connecting to existing ESB substation and all associated site works.

The application was given the green light subject to conditions set out by the council.