Friarstown, Killerig, Co. Carlow
Proposed 27-hectare solar farm with substation and battery storage in Killerig.
1946 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 12 February 2019
- Reference
- 1946
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 February 2019
Summary
AI-generatedElgin Energy Services Ltd is seeking a 10-year planning permission for a solar farm on approximately 27 hectares. The development includes ground-mounted solar panels, a 38kV substation, an energy storage system, and 10 inverter stations.
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Official record
Development description
For proposed works which will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 27.0 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. , onsite 38kv substation, an energy storage system (4 no. Units), 10 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, a palisade double security gate, 2 no. Storage containers, cctv, a temporary construction stage wheelwash system and all ancillary development works. Elgin energy services ltd are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operational period of 35 years). The planning application incudes a natura impact statement
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 February 2019
- Further information requested5 April 2019
- Further information received13 January 2020
- Decision due8 March 2020
- Decision issued6 March 2020
- Grant issued4 June 2020
- Permission expiry3 June 2030
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