Lightsource Renewable Energy has been commissioned to work on a major solar development in Antrim.

The project will deliver over 32 MW of clean, renewable energy into the Northern Irish energy grid.

The Antrim project will create enough energy to power more than 11,000 homes.

The 32 MW solar energy scheme is made up of a network of five sites, linked by a single connection to the electricity grid. The projects, all in County Antrim, are located at Lough Road, Moira Road, Belfast Road (Nutts Corner), Knockcairn and Hillside and are each between 5 and 10 MW.

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Separately, Lightsource has also commenced generating power at a new 6 MW project at Millar Farm, Antrim.

Nick Boyle, CEO at Lightsource, said: "We are delighted to complete this landmark project in Antrim. This is the most significant solar development on the island of Ireland to date. Domestically generated solar energy has an important role to play in relation to meeting Northern Ireland's energy needs."

(CD/LM)