For a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the townland of Moatpark, Ballyragget, Co.

Application details

Planning reference

2460241

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the townland of Moatpark, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of; • A 10-year Planning Permission and an operational life of 35 years • 29 units of 8 containers on concrete plinth foundations containing batteries and related equipment • 29 no. prefabricated modular power conversion units • Containerised power transformers • Underground electrical and communications cabling • Upgrade of existing site access • Provision of on-site access tracks • 1 no. temporary construction compound • 4 no. spare parts containers • All associated and ancillary site development, lighting, perimeter fence, landscaping, drainage and CCTV. The planning application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Location / address

Moatpark, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

27 May 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

10 Dec 2024

Final grant date

21 Jan 2025