Will generate renewable electricity for the Irish Electricity Grid System
Comprises of over 46,000 solar panels
With an output in the region of 21MW, it will have the capacity to reduce carbon emissions by approx. 130,000 tonnes
There will be an onsite 38kV substation
All cabling will be placed underground
Material for the construction of the roads and hardstanding areas will be sourced as locally as possible to minimise the number of traffic movements
Associated works include access tracks and hardstanding areas, a local borrow pit, drainage works, a temporary site compound, steel framework, mounted PV modules, underground electrical and communications cables between inverters and an underground cable to connect to the Grid
An inclusive Community Benefits package (based on feedback from those in the local area) has been developed which will allow a wide range of individuals and organisations to benefit from the proposed solar farm. This includes a Community Benefit Fund providing multi-million euro funding for local community groups and projects
More than 100 jobs will be created during the construction, operation and maintenance phases of the proposed project