An extension to the existing battery energy storage system (BESS) facility (consented under Planning Ref 19/55) the…

Application details

Planning reference

2360111

Council

Offaly County Council

Proposal description

An extension to the existing battery energy storage system (BESS) facility (consented under Planning Ref 19/55) the proposed development includes the construction of the following: (i) Open area battery energy storage system (BESS) on lands adjoining the existing BESS facility to the east and south, containing a total of 112 modular battery containers and medium voltage power stations (MVPS). The proposed development will utilise the existing customer (IPP) building and electrical infrastructure to connect to the grid via the 110kV Derrycarney transmission substation, which adjoins the BESS facility, (ii) Access to the site is proposed through an upgraded existing entrance onto the R357 regional road, (iii) All civil engineering works, drainage, internal roads, landscaping, lighting and security fencing.

Location / address

Lumcloon, Cloghan, Co. Offaly

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

14 Sept 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

6 Feb 2024

Final grant date

13 Mar 2024