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Department of Home Affairs hopes to use solar power for communications

Pilot project will cost around £20,000

The Department of Home Affairs has submitted a planning application to use solar power for emergency services communications.

It proposes an array of solar panels at Carnane telecoms mast, a pilot project costing around £20,000.

Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Jane Poole-Wilson, says it’s a positive step for the Department, which should be able to assess the success of the scheme within one year:

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