Plans lodged for large solar farm in Kilkenny


Permission is being sought by Tirlan Limited for a solar farm development on a c.13 hectare site at Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Kilkenny.
Solar panels on ground-mounted frames are planned over an area of c.6.5 hectares with fencing and a CCTV system.
Also sought is the provision of underground electrical cables to connect the solar development to an existing onsite substation.
A decision on the plans is due by July 13, 2023.