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RATHMOUNTMULLANAFAWNIA, AND RUSSELLSPENN, CO. OFFALY

Development of a 45MW solar farm with approximately 105,000 solar panels and a substation.

20432 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 11 September 2020

Reference
20432
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
11 September 2020

Summary

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The project consists of a solar PV development with a maximum export capacity of up to 45MW across 45.2 hectares. It includes approximately 105,000 solar panels, a 38kV substation, 16 power hubs, security fencing, and a new site entrance. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application.

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Development description

The construction of a solar pv development with a maximum export capacity (mec) of up to 45mw comprising of ca. 105,000no. Photovoltaic panels laid out in arrays, the construction of 38kv substation (ca. 114.4m2 x 4.75 tall), a transformer unit (ca. 18m2 x 4m tall) and associated site bund (ca. 55m2), along with ancillary development including: 16 no power hubs (ca. 15.25m2 x 2.4m) which incorporate an inverter and a transformer, 1 no. Single storey communications building (11.1m2 x 2.5m), 1 no. Single storey client side sub-station building (15.25m2 x 2.9m), 1 no. Single storey equipment storage building (7.5m2 x 2.7m), 1 no. Single storey grp kiosk (3m2 x 4m), 10 no. Cctv cameras mounted on 4m high poles, perimeter security fencing, a new site entrance from the adjoining l7007 to the north and all ancillary works. The total development area will be ca. 45.2ha. A natura impact statement (nis) will accompany the planning application

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  1. Application received11 September 2020

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