Echelon and SSE Renewables have announced plans to build a 220kV substation data centre at Avoca River Park Business Park, Avoca, Co Wicklow. The €50 million project, which is subject to planning permission, would create 250 jobs in Arklow, including 80 during the construction phase, 90 in the operation stage and a further 80 roles in another project, the Arklow Bank wind farm. The wind farm project is off-shore and requires the substation so as to connect to the national grid.
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