Application description published by Kildare County Council.
For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 45.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, GRP unit, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all ancillary infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. The export capacity to grid is estimated to be c. 35MW MEC. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application
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PL-500767-KE-26Submitted 11 February 2026 / decided Not recorded
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Application ref
2560291
Received
20 March 2025
Decided
16 January 2026
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Kildare County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Refused
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