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News, events, documents and website links, relevant to Silvermines Hydro, along with future planning documentation, will be available on this website during the development process.
Silvermines Hydroelectric Power Station Progresses Towards Permit Application
Announces the initiation of the permit granting process pre-application procedure for "Silvermines Hydro," a Trans European Network-Energy (TEN-E) Project of Common Interest (PCI) 2.29. The project in Silvermines, Co. Tipperary,...
Register your Interest for Suppliers and Consultants
Silvermines Hydro is inviting expressions of interest from qualified suppliers, consultants, and technical services providers to participate in the design, engineering and permitting phase. The project is seeking services for various professional services, including...
EU CEF Grant for Silvermines
Silvermines Hydro signs a €4.3 million grant with European Union's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), advancing the project's development phase with geological surveys, environmental evaluations, engineering design, and public participation. Silvermines Hydro is...
Game-changing moment for Silvermines Hydro gets critical EU status
The Silvermines hydro-electric station is set to take its most critical step to date when it is ratified as a ‘Project of Common Interest’ next month by the European Parliament which will be a game-changer. […]
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12.08.2023 – The Nenagh Guardian – Electricity plan powers on
A multi-million euro plan to harness water in the Silvermines Mountains to generate enough green electricity sufficient to power over 200,000 homes has moved a significant step forward to becoming a reality following substantial financial funding from Europe, it emerged this week. The Nenagh Guardian, Saturday, 12th August 2023
30.11.2018 – The Irish Times – EU boost for plan to build €650m hydro plant in Silvermines
Storage system plant would use water from higher reservoir to power giant turbines. The Irish Times, Friday, 30th Nov 2018
08.10.2018 – The Nenagh Guardian – Progress with Silvermines hydro-electric plan
Progress is being made with the plan to build a hydro-electric power plant at a disused mine pit a Magcobar, Silvermines. The Nenagh Guardian, Saturday, 8th Sept 2018
20.01.2016 – Tipperary Live – Residents Back Hydro Project
Silvermines Hydro-Electric Power Station plan is described as a ‘win-win’ for the village. Tipperary Live, Wednesday, 20th Jan 2016
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Active Supporters Group
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