Project Being Constructed
- 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