Project Being Considered

This Proposal

The proposed Ballyvatta 110kv Independent Power Producer (IPP) Substation project is a required upgrade to support the Ballyvatta 55MW Solar Farm. Substation facilities like this play a crucial role in Ireland’s electricity grid system and ultimately Ireland’s green transition.

This will be a tail-fed transmission substation, the construction of which is a direct requirement by Eirgrid in order to ensure that the clean power generated from the Ballyvatta Solar Farm can flow freely and reach homes, communities and businesses.

This standalone development ensures that no additional, unrelated infrastructure will need to be constructed in the future, maintaining the integrity of the local environment and community interests.

A tail-fed transmission substation acts as a gateway, allowing power to flow from the existing substation, onto the grid.