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05 Sept 2025

Decision due this week on plans for large solar farm in Kilkenny

Decision due soon on plans for large solar farm in Kilkenny

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A decision is due this week on plans for a new solar farm in North Kilkenny.

Permission is sought by Tirlan Limited for a c.13 hectare solar farm development on a 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 final decision is expected by July 13, 2023.

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