Project Information
Design works, surveys and consultation with the local community are ongoing with the view to identifying how this proposal would work best in this area and bring the most benefit to the local community
Project at a glance
- Approx. 80MW 8-hours Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to the Irish Electricity Grid currently in design
- Latest technology Lithium-ion batteries
- BESS units 5m in height
- Comprehensive screening plan to reduce visual impact
- Fixed- south facing panels
- Underground cabling
- Environmental Assessment covering the BESS aspects of the project to accompany planning application
- Community Sustainability Fund of €100k per year over 2 years of construction and €25k per year for first 3 years of operation
- Opportunities for recreational, community and biodiversity enhancements are being explored as part of the emerging design and will be informed by community feedback.
- This project will help to enhance energy security in the area.
- Application expected to be lodged with Meath County Council in Q4 2026