Site in the Townlands of Lacka More Parkmore Lissireen Tullacrimeen Aulaneduff Ballyconnell, Fahavane Knockbrack West Knocknacaska and Knocknagun, County Kerry
A major solar farm development across 152.6 hectares in County Kerry.
2560875 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 26 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560875
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a 10-year permission for a solar farm spanning approximately 152.6 hectares. The project includes 449,366 square meters of ground-mounted solar panels, 28 battery energy storage system containers, electrical skids, and associated infrastructure with an operational lifespan of 40 years.
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Official record
Development description
Rediii: the development will consist of: a 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on an overall site of c. 152.6 hectares consisting of the following: c. 449,366 sq m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 19 no. Hardstanding locations for electrical skids; new internal access tracks with passing bays; underground power and communications cables and ducts, including along the l-6507, r557, and l-2034 public roads, 3no. Horizontal directional drilling (hdd) locations associated with the underground cable route; a total of 5 no. Solar farm site entrances (1no. From the r557 public road, 3no. From the l-6507 public road and 1no. From the l-10562 public road); access gates; 5no. Temporary site compounds of c. 4,050 sq m each to be used for storage during construction activity; 28no. Battery energy storage system (bess) containers and 7no. Associated mv stations as well as associated cctv, bess compound fencing, gate, boundary fencing and all associated ancillary drainage development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 September 2025
- Decision due9 January 2026
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