Townland of Coolnafearagh, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Construction of a large-scale solar farm spanning 60.36 hectares across Kildare and Laois.
2561050 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 12 September 2025
- Reference
- 2561050
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of linear arrays of ground-mounted solar PV panels, 4 single-storey inverter stations, and associated cabling. The solar farm spans 60.36 hectares, with 37.66 hectares in Co. Kildare and 22.7 hectares in Co. Laois, seeking a 10-year permission with a 40-year operational period.
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Development description
- For
- Linear arrays of solar pv panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated cabling and ducting
- 4 no. Proposed single storey inverter stations
- All associated underground cabling (within and between land parcels), including onsite control and switch gear room
- Site perimeter fencing
- 2 no. New site entrances with palisade double security gates
- 2 no. Temporary construction compound/carpark/material storage areas with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing
- 3 no. Temporary and 1 no. Permanent steel storage containers
- Site access tracks including passing and turning bays
- On-site pole mounted cctv cameras
- 2 no. Bottomless culverts
- 2 no. Temporary construction stage moby dick type wheel wash systems
- 1 no. Concrete wash out location (within the westernmost temporary construction compound); and
- All associated and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring 60.36 ha, of which 37.66 ha is located in co. Kildare and 22.7 ha is located in co. Laois. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of solar pv on the site is estimated to be 32 mw
Key dates
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- Application received12 September 2025
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