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Graiguenageeha & Rathnaskilloge, Decies-without-Drum, Co. Waterford

Construction of a battery energy storage facility and demolition of an unfinished house in Waterford.

2660051 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 29 January 2026

Reference
2660051
Authority
Waterford City and County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
29 January 2026

Summary

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Permission is sought for a 10-year period to construct an energy storage facility on a 4.16-hectare site. The development will feature 180 containerised battery storage modules, a control building, and includes the demolition of an existing unfinished dwelling.

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Development description

The development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of an energy storage facility (i. E. A co-located energy storage development as per the renewable energy directive iii) within a total site area of approximately 4.16 ha, to include one ipp modular control building on concrete plinths with a maximum height of 4.63m and associated electrical compound, 180 containerised battery storage modules on concrete support structures with a maximum height of 4.2m, 30 electrical transformer / inverter stations on concrete supports, associated electrical ducting / cabling, security fencing and cctv security monitoring system, storage containers, lightning protection poles and ancillary equipment. The development will also include the demolition of an existing unfinished dwelling structure. This development is covered by the provision of the renewable energy directive iii(directive (eu) 2023/2413 )

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  1. Application received29 January 2026

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