Massive €18.8m solar farm development proposed for Kildare
By Ken Phelan
Published 14th Aug 2026, 11:30 GMT
The site address is listed as: 'Dunnstown, Johnstown or Dunshane and Harristown, Kildare, Co. Kildare'
A massive €18.8m (estimated) solar farm development has been proposed for a region of Co Kildare.
According to the planning application, Delamain Solar Farm Limited has sought planning permission for a 40.01 ha in “Dunnstown, Johnstown or Dunshane and Harristown, Kildare, Co. Kildare.”
Construction Information Services (CIS) notes that Delamain Solar Farm Limited submitted its application to Kildare County Council on July 7 2026.
CIS is now monitoring the local planning authority for a decision.
The proposed development includes the following:
- Ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels with a module surface area of 150,000m2;
- Five Inverter/Transformer centre/RMUs and hardstands;
- Three Weather Stations;
- Four spare parts storage containers;
- Provision of new site access tracks and upgrade of existing tracks;
- Underground electrical ducting and cable within the solar farm site and under the L6044 local road to connect the solar farm field parcels;
- Undergrounding of c. 200m of overhead line;
- Three temporary construction compounds;
- Two new site entrances taken from the L6044;
- All ancillary development including landscaping, an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure.
The architect for the proposed development is Jennings O'Donovan and Partners Limited.