A solar farm to be installed over restored landfill at Brownstown, Kilcullen
Brownstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare.
21.63 ha · On Site
Planning application 2461046 to Kildare County Council: A solar farm to be installed over restored landfill, at Brownstown, Kilcullen. Granted by the council on 5 December 2024. Work commenced on 28 July 2025.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council granted
- Work commenced
Key facts
Homes and mix
- ESB substations
Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.
Proposed development
for a solar farm to be installed over restored landfill with an export capacity of approximately 4.5MW comprising photovoltaic panels on concrete ballast supported frames, construction of and connection to a new single-storey ESB Sub-Station / Switch Room building, installation of 3 No. transformers, ducting & electrical cabling and all associated ancillary works and services
Planning status
A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.
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