Duninga, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Installation of a 1.5MWp solar panel energy system in Goresbridge.
2660159 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 20 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660159
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 1.5MWp ground-mounted solar photovoltaic energy system. The development will include an ESB substation, switchgear building, transformer building, security fencing, and cabling, designed for self-consumption on site.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
For the construction & installation of a 1.5mwp (megawatt peak) solar photovoltaic (pv) energy system comprising ground-mounted solar panels, esb substation & switchgear building and mv transformer building together with all associated mounting structures, cabling, electrical inverters, isolators, control equipment, security fencing and ancillary works required to connect to the existing electrical and local distribution infrastructure on site. The proposed system will supplement the applicant’s current energy use and the power generated will be for self consumption.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 March 2026
- Further information requested24 June 2026
- Decision due30 April 2027
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