Planning application · Clare County Council

10-year permission for a Synchronous Condenser and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)…

Lands at , Coolshamroge , County Clare

2560626 · ClareIn Assessment
Reference
2560626
Planning authority
Clare County Council
Received
10 Oct 2025
Status
In Assessment
Use
other
Site area
2.97 ha

Proposed development

the development will consist of a 10-year permission for a Synchronous Condenser and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across a site of approximately 2.97 hectares. The development will have an operational capacity of c. 50 MW and will consist of the construction of battery energy storage system units, power conversion units, a synchronous condenser, control modules and rooms, transformers and bunds, cooling equipment, a generator circuit breaker, an emergency diesel generator with associated fuel tank, water tank, underground cabling, fencing with access gates, CCTV and lighting posts, a temporary construction compound, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping, and ancillary works. The development would be in operation for up to 30 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application

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