Tigroe, Kilmeaden, County Waterford
Construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 2.49 hectare site.
2560830 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 21 November 2025
- Reference
- 2560830
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) featuring 48 BESS modules, 24 MV skid units, and a 110kV transformer with associated electrical equipment. It also includes a modular customer control building, 2.6m high security fencing, security cameras, and a new permanent site entrance.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the construction of a battery energy storage system (bess) development on a 2.49 hectare site consisting of:- i. The installation of 48 no. Bess modules on concrete plinths; ii. 24 no. Mv skid units on concrete plinths; iii. 1no. 110kv transformer and associated switchgear and electrical equipment; iv. 1 no. Modular customer control building; v. Erection of 2.6m high security fencing around the site; vi. Installation of pole-mounted security cameras and lighting; vii. Construction of 1 no. New permanent site entrance; viii. Construction of new access tracks; ix. Installation of electrical cabling; x. Landscaping and reinstatement works; and xi. All associated ancillary development.
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- Application received21 November 2025
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