The Energy Storage System (ESS) development will comprise…
Kilotan and Collinstown and Oldtown , Rochfortbridge , Co Westmeath
Proposed development
The Energy Storage System (ESS) development will comprise: (i) an open area battery energy storage system (BESS) compound(area of 26,317sqm) containing 264no battery modules and associated medium voltage power station (MVPS) enclosures (12.192m long x 2.438m wide x 3.896m high), (ii) IPP building (40n long x 10m wide x 6.853m high), (iii) synchronous condenser compound (area of 9,309sqm) containing a horizontal synchronous generator positioned within a building (30.0m long x 18.0m wide x 12.15m high), 5no control modules each (12.192m long x 2.438m wide x 3.332m high), associated bunded transformers and electrical plant, (iv) high voltage (HV) customer compound containing 1no. bunded transformers (9m high) and electrical plant to provide for connection to the electricity transmission system, and (v) all ancillary development, including lightening mast protection, perimeter fencing with access gates, landscaping, lighting, car parking, internal access roads and all civil engineering works for the disposal of foul and surface water. The development includes for construction of a new entrance and access road to the facility from the R446 with associated signage from the new entrance to the ESS facility. Permission is sought for 10 years. An EIAR has been prepared and accompanies this planning application
What happens next
Permission was granted on 21 Mar 2022. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.
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