STONESTOWN, KILCAMIN CRANCREAGH, DERRINLOUGH CO.OFFALY
A 145MW solar farm is proposed over 148 hectares in Derrinlough, Offaly.
25130 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 12 December 2025
- Reference
- 25130
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a solar photovoltaic farm with an operational life of 40 years. It includes the installation of 145MW of solar PV, 41 transformers, 1 RMU, and approximately 7km of new internal access tracks.
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Development description
A period of 10 years, with an operational life of 40 years from the date of commissioning. The proposed development comprises of a solar photovoltaic (pv) farm and all associated works. This application involves the installation of 145mw of solar pv over an approximate area of 148 hectares, including 41 no. Transformers and 1 no. Rmu. The proposed development will utilise 1 no. Existing construction entrance, and 2 no. Existing operational entrances. The proposed development will utilise existing internal access tracks and will involve the construction of approximately 7km of new internal access tracks. The site is centred at x (itm) 608494.8003 and y (itm) 716388.2449. A natura impact statement will also be submitted to the the planning authority with this application. The development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive 2023/2413).
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- Application received12 December 2025
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