West-biased solar screening
Show promising solar candidate areas in western Ireland with fewer planning conflicts.
Run status
Completed
Updated 27 Mar 2026
Latest summary
Of the four candidates returned, only Mayo candidate 0180 falls within the defined Western Ireland screening boundary (counties Galway, Mayo, Clare, eastern Roscommon/Sligo). The Dublin, Cork, and Kildare candidates are geographically out of scope and should be disregarded for this query. Mayo candidate 0180 scores 93 overall with low planning risk (3), 3.04% protected-area coverage, and excellent terrain fit. It is the sole viable candidate in the requested geography based on current data.