Townland of Coolnafearagh, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Construction of a solar farm spanning 60.36 hectares across counties Kildare and Laois.
2561233 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 29 October 2025
- Reference
- 2561233
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of linear arrays of ground-mounted solar PV panels on steel structures. It includes four single-storey inverter stations, a control and switch gear room, security fencing, CCTV, and two new site entrances.
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Official record
Development description
Red iii application - 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.
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- Application received29 October 2025
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