Kilathmoy Wind Farm Athea Upper, Athea, Co. Limerick.
An extension of the existing battery energy storage system at Kilathmoy Wind Farm.
211702 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 8 December 2021
- Reference
- 211702
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 December 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of lithium-ion battery containers with ancillary HVAC equipment, power conversion systems, and transformer units. It also includes connection to the existing grid transformer, a backup generator, security fencing, and CCTV.
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Official record
Development description
An extension of the existing battery energy storage system (bess) at kilathmoy wind farm substation. The proposed development will consist of the following components; lithium-ion battery containers including ancillary hvac equipment; power conversion system (pcs)/inverter units; transformer units; connection to the existing on site grid transformer, prefabricated equipment container (switchgear and controls), back up generator, auxiliary transformer, underground cabling and associated infrastructure including compound lighting, security fencing and cctv system, all as detailed on the planning application drawings. A natura impact statement(nis) has been completed and submitted with this application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 December 2021
- Decision due10 February 2022
- Decision issued10 February 2022
- Grant issued16 March 2022
- Permission expiry15 March 2027
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