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A glint and glare report has been produced as part of the planning submission for the solar farm. The panels are designed to absorb light and not reflect light.

A security fence will be erected around the site but as per the planning conditions, no security lighting during the operation phase will be installed on site. This fence will remain after construction along with the natural and installed hedging.

There will be some construction noise during the construction period. The foundation system for the panel mounting system is usually earth screw or driven type pile (depending on ground conditions). Both techniques involve a small track machine with a ram/screw attached. This machine tracks up and down in rows, installing as it goes. ESB and its contractors will endeavour to mitigate noise during the construction programme.

The development will have no adverse noise impact on neighbouring houses or local amenities once the site is operational. There is no noise produced by the solar panels and the inverter/transformer cabins may be a source of low-level noise but only when in very close proximity to the units.

The site will be accessed from a new site entrance which will be on the L96756 minor road, approximately 1.2km west of thew intersection with the R675 Waterford to Tramore road.

A detailed traffic management plan will be agreed with Waterford County Council prior to construction

Once constructed and operational the only traffic to occur will be for occasional maintenance visits. The impacts of such traffic will be negligible.

Cable Route

The cable route will be installed along existing roads from the solar farm site to Butlerstown 110kV Substation. The cable route will pass through the townlands of Carriglong, Kilbride North, Lisduggan, Munmahoge, Knockeen, Ballycashin, Carriganard and Butlerstown South

Diversion and delays will be kept to a minimum when the detailed traffic management plan is in place. The project team will arrange communication updates on this.

Yes, the contractor(s) is/are responsible for providing welfare facilities on site.

The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) provides support to renewable electricity projects in Ireland and the auction supports the Government’s ambition to achieve up to 80% renewable electricity generation by 2030. 

For more information click here: gov.ie - Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 3 (RESS 3).