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GrantedEnergyDecided 12 March 2026

Lands at, Coolshamroge, Co. Clare

A 10-year permission for a Synchronous Condenser and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) co-located with a solar farm.

2560747 · Clare County Council · Lodged 1 December 2025

Reference
2560747
Authority
Clare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 December 2025

Summary

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The development consists of a 50 MW battery energy storage system and synchronous condenser across a 2.97-hectare site. Co-located with an existing solar farm, the project includes battery units, power conversion units, transformers, and associated infrastructure for up to 30 years of operation.

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Development description

For development which 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, co-located with an existing solar farm. 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. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34d of the planning and development act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Key dates

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  1. Application received1 December 2025
  2. Decision due12 March 2026
  3. Decision issued12 March 2026
  4. Grant issued16 April 2026
  5. Permission expiry15 April 2036

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