GrantedEnergyDecided 6 February 2024

Lumcloon, Cloghan, Co. Offaly

Extension of a battery energy storage system facility with 112 modular battery containers.

2360111 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 14 September 2023

Reference: 2360111
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 14 September 2023

Summary

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The development consists of an extension to an existing battery energy storage system (BESS) facility. It includes 112 modular battery containers and medium voltage power stations connecting to the grid via the adjoining 110kV Derrycarney transmission substation.

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Development description

An extension to the existing battery energy storage system (bess) facility (consented under planning ref 19/55) the proposed development includes the construction of the following: (i) open area battery energy storage system (bess) on lands adjoining the existing bess facility to the east and south, containing a total of 112 modular battery containers and medium voltage power stations (mvps). The proposed development will utilise the existing customer (ipp) building and electrical infrastructure to connect to the grid via the 110kv derrycarney transmission substation, which adjoins the bess facility, (ii) access to the site is proposed through an upgraded existing entrance onto the r357 regional road, (iii) all civil engineering works, drainage, internal roads, landscaping, lighting and security fencing.

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Application received14 September 2023
Further information requested8 November 2023
Further information received10 January 2024
Decision due6 February 2024
Decision issued6 February 2024
Grant issued13 March 2024
Permission expiry12 March 2029

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