Lands at, Coolshamroge, County Clare
A 10-year permission for a 50 MW battery energy storage system and synchronous condenser in County Clare.
2560626 · Clare County Council · Lodged 10 October 2025
- Reference
- 2560626
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development on a 2.97-hectare site consists of a Synchronous Condenser and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with an operational capacity of approximately 50 MW. The facility will operate for up to 30 years and includes battery units, power conversion units, transformers, and a temporary construction compound.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of a 10-year permission for a synchronous condenser and battery energy storage system (bess) across a site of approximately 2.97 hectares. The development will have an operational capacity of c. 50 mw and will consist of the construction of battery energy storage system units, power conversion units, a synchronous condenser, control modules and rooms, transformers and bunds, cooling equipment, a generator circuit breaker, an emergency diesel generator with associated fuel tank, water tank, underground cabling, fencing with access gates, cctv and lighting posts, a temporary construction compound, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping, and ancillary works. The development would be in operation for up to 30 years. A natura impact statement (nis) has been submitted with this application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 October 2025
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