Permission for the development of a long duration energy storage facility located in Knockmullen, New Ross, Co.

Application details

Planning reference

20240650

Council

Wexford County Council

Proposal description

Permission for the development of a long duration energy storage facility located in Knockmullen, New Ross, Co. Wexford. A ten year planning permission is being sought for the proposed development which will consist of the following elements: the installation and operation of 1 no. battery energy storage system compound containing battery energy storage containers, 1 no. electrical substation and compound connected to the national grid system via 300m of underground cable to the ESB Knockmullen 38kV substation, electrical transformers and inverter units, underground cabling and ducting, boundary fencing, security entrance gates, CCTV, internal access road and all associated ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifespan of the development will be 35 years. The site of the proposed has a total area of 1.8 hectares

Location / address

Knockmullin, New Ross Rural

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

11 Jun 2024

Council decision

Granted (Conditional)

Council decision date

20 Sept 2024

Final grant date

23 Oct 2024