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GrantedEnergyDecided 12 December 2024

Killeenlea, Ardrass Lower & Killadoon, Celbridge

Extension of duration for a 47.44-hectare solar farm development near Celbridge.

24291 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 11 September 2024

Reference
24291
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Received
11 September 2024

Summary

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An extension of duration is sought for a solar farm development with a 40-year operational lifespan. The project features ground-mounted solar panels, a 38kV substation compound, 25 inverter stations, security fencing, CCTV, and a new access road.

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Development description

For a solar farm development with an operational lifespan of 40 years comprising the installation of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames in rows on a site of circa 47.44 hectares, a single storey onsite 38kv substation with compound, with two number single storey storage containers, 25 number invertor stations, ducting and underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, 23 number mounted cctv cameras, provision of a new access from the l5066 / killadoon road, provision of internal access tracks, and all associated site development and landscaping works

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  1. Application received11 September 2024
  2. Further information requested4 November 2024
  3. Further information received22 November 2024
  4. Decision due19 December 2024
  5. Decision issued12 December 2024
  6. Permission expiry11 December 2025

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