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20/05/2016
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court.
Michael Grant claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Rates totalling £19,973 while failing to declare capital. He was given a 12 months conditional discharge.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Large-Scale Solar Farm Developed In Co Antrim
Northern Ireland's first ever large-scale solar farm has been developed in Co Antrim.
Lightsource Renewable Energy established and connected the 4.83 Megawatts peak (MWp) solar farm on the Crookedstone Road.
It is now connected directly into the private network of Belfast International Airport, providing 27% of the airport's annual electricity demand.
The energy from the new solar farm will provide the airport with a source of renewable electricity, reduced energy costs and give a boost to their green credentials.
Nick Boyle, CEO at Lightsource, said: "We're delighted to announce the connection of Ireland’s first large-scale solar farm. The Crookedstone Road solar farm represents another milestone for Lightsource and demonstrates the opportunities that solar energy presents for the whole island. The unique quality of solar power is that it is scalable and can be deployed very quickly and efficiently, as demonstrated by this project. This is the new world of electricity supply, which we are calling the solar revolution. Energy intensive businesses can now choose to procure solar electricity with no hassle, and Lightsource remains at the forefront of this exciting paradigm shift."
Call For Infrastrata To Address Concerns Over Ongoing Drilling
Infrastrata has been called to address the concerns of the local community in relation to ongoing drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus.
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said the party remains opposed to fracking and will block any application if it comes forward.
He said: "We submitted a motion to the Assembly noting the concerns about the drilling at Woodburn.
"We are calling on the Executive to ensure such applications are not approved until assurances are secured against any negative potential impact on the water supply, environment, tourism or local communities."
(CD/MH)
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court.
Michael Grant claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Rates totalling £19,973 while failing to declare capital. He was given a 12 months conditional discharge.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Large-Scale Solar Farm Developed In Co Antrim
Northern Ireland's first ever large-scale solar farm has been developed in Co Antrim.
Lightsource Renewable Energy established and connected the 4.83 Megawatts peak (MWp) solar farm on the Crookedstone Road.
It is now connected directly into the private network of Belfast International Airport, providing 27% of the airport's annual electricity demand.
The energy from the new solar farm will provide the airport with a source of renewable electricity, reduced energy costs and give a boost to their green credentials.
Nick Boyle, CEO at Lightsource, said: "We're delighted to announce the connection of Ireland’s first large-scale solar farm. The Crookedstone Road solar farm represents another milestone for Lightsource and demonstrates the opportunities that solar energy presents for the whole island. The unique quality of solar power is that it is scalable and can be deployed very quickly and efficiently, as demonstrated by this project. This is the new world of electricity supply, which we are calling the solar revolution. Energy intensive businesses can now choose to procure solar electricity with no hassle, and Lightsource remains at the forefront of this exciting paradigm shift."
Call For Infrastrata To Address Concerns Over Ongoing Drilling
Infrastrata has been called to address the concerns of the local community in relation to ongoing drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus.
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said the party remains opposed to fracking and will block any application if it comes forward.
He said: "We submitted a motion to the Assembly noting the concerns about the drilling at Woodburn.
"We are calling on the Executive to ensure such applications are not approved until assurances are secured against any negative potential impact on the water supply, environment, tourism or local communities."
(CD/MH)
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QUB Plays Role In Solar Science Breakthrough
Queen's University Belfast has played a fundamental role in capturing the clearest and most detailed images of the Sun. Images of the star were taken on the world's largest telescope and released by the National Science Foundation (NSF). It comes after a project involving Queen's and seven other institutes that delivered and supplied the cameras.
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