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BALLINDOWN BOGDERRIES, BALLYWILLIAM AND BALLYNAGUILSHA, CO. OFFALY

Construction of a 40MW solar farm with over 122,000 panels, a substation, and associated infrastructure.

20161 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 1 May 2020

Reference
20161
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 May 2020

Summary

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The development consists of a 40MW solar PV array comprising approximately 122,904 photovoltaic panels. It includes a 38kV substation, a transformer unit, 16 power hubs, communications and storage buildings, CCTV cameras, and perimeter fencing across a 70.2-hectare site.

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Development description

The construction of a 40mw solar pv development comprising of a ca. 122,904 no. Photovoltaic panels laid out in arrays, the construction of a 38kv substation (ca. 114.4m2 x 4.75m tall) and a transformer unit (ca. 18m2 x 4m tall) and associated bund, along with ancillary development including: 16 no power hubs (ca. 15.25m2 x 2.4m), which incorporate the inverters and the transformers within the same unit, 1 no. Single storey communications building ( 11.1m2 x 2.5m), 1 no. Single storey applicant building (15.25m2 x 2.9m), 1 no. Single storey equipment storage container (7.5m2 x 2.7m), 10 no. Cctv cameras mounted on 4m high poles; and perimeter security fencing. The total development area will be ca 70.2ha

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  1. Application received1 May 2020

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