GrantedEnergyDecided 25 November 2024

Killadangan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Amendments to a permitted solar farm to enhance the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

2460589 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 4 October 2024

Reference: 2460589
Authority: Waterford City and County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 4 October 2024

Summary

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The application seeks to amend a permitted 5MW solar PV farm by enhancing the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 1.26-hectare area. This involves omitting some solar panels to install 48 BESS units, 6 twin skid structures, a spare parts container, an IPP building, CCTV, and security fencing.

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Official record

Development description

To amend planning permission ref: 17/156 which is in respect of a 10 year permission for the construction of a 5mw solar pv farm and battery energy storage system facility (bess) at killadangan, dungarvan, county waterford. The proposed amendment is to enhance the battery energy storage system facility (bess) and associated infrastructure located at the southern end of the permitted solar farm site involving an area of approximately 1.26 hectares. The proposed amendment to the permitted solar farm involves the following elements: (i) the omission of an area of permitted photovoltaic panels and associated infrastructure and structures. (ii) the installation of 48 no. Bess units, each measuring (2.9m high x 6.1m long x 2.4m wide). (iii) supporting the bess will be 6 no twin skid structures (6m high x 6m wide x 10.2m in long), comprising of transformer and inverter sections. (iv) 1 no spare parts container (6.1m long x 2.4m wide x 2.6m high). (v) 1 no ipp building (4m high x 14m long x 10m wide). (vi) the installation of 4 meter high pole-mounted cctv cameras. (vii) 2m high security fencing and access gates for vehicles. (viii) landscaping works. (ix) internal road. (x) ancillary works.

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National zoning type: General industry

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Key dates

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Application received4 October 2024
Decision due28 November 2024
Decision issued25 November 2024
Grant issued8 January 2025
Permission expiry7 January 2030

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