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06 Sept 2025

5,000 metres of solar panels approved for laois Shopping Centre roof

Over 500 yards of solar panels to be erected on roof of Penneys in Carlow

Over 5,000 square metres of solar panels are due to be placed on the roof of the Kyle Shopping Centre in Portlaoise. 

It follows the granting of planning approval by Laois County Council to Better Value Unlimited Company for the installation.

The council has approved the plans with five conditions attached. The initial plan was to: “Install solar photovoltaic panels and mounting system (c. 5,105.50 sqm) on Kyle Shopping Centre's roof, including all other associated site works/services.”

Once installed, the solar panels are expected to generate around 0.85 MW with an expected yield of 640 MW hs/yr.

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