Brownstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare.
Development of a 4.5MW solar farm on a restored landfill in Kilcullen.
2461046 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 11 October 2024
- Reference
- 2461046
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves installing a solar farm over a restored landfill in Brownstown, Kilcullen, with an export capacity of approximately 4.5MW. It will feature photovoltaic panels on concrete ballast supported frames, a new single-storey ESB sub-station, and three transformers.
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Official record
Development description
For a solar farm to be installed over restored landfill with an export capacity of approximately 4.5mw comprising photovoltaic panels on concrete ballast supported frames, construction of and connection to a new single-storey esb sub-station / switch room building, installation of 3 no. Transformers, ducting & electrical cabling and all associated ancillary works and services
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 October 2024
- Decision due5 December 2024
- Decision issued5 December 2024
- Grant issued28 January 2025
- Permission expiry27 January 2030
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