A well known local dairy plant is seeking to construct significant renewable energy infrastructure at it's Roscommon factory.
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon has been operating for over 50 years, with the company employing over 100 workers at its Dublin Road plant.
Plans submitted to Roscommon County Councils are seeking to construct ground mounted solar panels across a 5.7 hectare site close to the factory.
The photovoltaic panels are sought to supply renewable electricity directly to the companies dairy processing facility.
Also included in the planning application are designs for a transformer and switch gear building, a new internal access road and boundary palisade security fencing.
County planners are due to make their decision in May.
