The development and operation of a c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at this 29.75ha site located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly. The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 35 years. The development will consist of:
• Approximately 38,000 panels on ground mounted metal frames, with a maximum height above ground of 3.17 metres, including string inverters mounted to the rear of the panels
• 1 no. 38kV substation including 1 no. MV switch room, IPP control room, 1 no. ESB switch room, and associated electrical infrastructure
• 3 no. transformer units
• Underground cabling and ducting
• 1 no. temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project
• Perimeter Fencing
• CCTV
• Site access provided from existing site access off Curragh Road (L20171), internal tracks, site landscaping and all associated site enabling and site development works. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
To find out more details on this Power Generation Development in Offaly Applied for on 3rd September 2024 take the free trial here.
