The Cork branch of the global energy company, Statkraft, is seeking planning permission for a large solar farm near Cashel. The planning application was submitted on September 16th and the latest date for submissions is October 20th. Map of area of proposed solar farm – image credit Statkraft – https://projects.statkraft.ie/patricks-rock-solar/this-project/An Coimisiun Pleanála granted permission last week for a 129 hectare farm near Dualla village rejecting appeals submitted by a number of stakeholders in Dualla. There is growing concern about the lack of detailed planning guidelines for the renewable energy sector. The Dáil heard that work on updated planning regulations for wind energy developments was complicated.