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CULLIONBOY, BARNESMORE, DONEGAL PO

Development of a battery energy storage facility with up to 32 containers and a synchronous condenser compound in Barnesmore.

2252057 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 16 December 2022

Reference
2252057
Authority
Donegal County Council
Register status
Withdrawn
Type
PERMISSION
Received
16 December 2022

Summary

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Permission is sought for a battery energy storage system (BESS) comprising up to 32 lithium-ion battery containers, a control building, and a synchronous condenser compound. The facility will connect to the existing Clogher 110kV substation via internal cabling and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

(1) erection of (a) up to 32 containers to house lithium-ion batteries or similar technology circa 14.0m length, 2.44 wide and 2.9 high for electricity storage (b) a hardstand compound area surrounded by a 2.6m high palisade fence (c) battery energy storage system (bess) control building (d) synchronous condenser compound comprising of a horizontal synchronous generator positioned within a building, control building and air cooling (e) internal cable to connect the facility to the existing clogher 110kv substation (2) grid connection will be via the existing 110kv clogher substation (3) other ancillary infrastructure at the compound consisting of cctv poles, parking facilities and lighting. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies this application

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  1. Application received16 December 2022
  2. Application withdrawn20 January 2023

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