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Silvermines Hydro of significant importance to Ireland and Europe
Silvermines Hydro of significant importance to Ireland and Europe MEP believes the €650million project will secure important ‘Project of Common Interest’ status from EU MEP’s visit happens as Silvermines Hydro’s new website launched Tuesday, March 26, 2019: MEP Sean...
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Silvermines Hydro Electric Station gets European boost
Silvermines Hydro Electric Station gets European boost Tainiste Simon Coveney confirms site’s national significance during official visit One of the largest private infrastructure projects in the history of the state, the planned 360MW hydro-electricity plant at...
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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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