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Developed by Tullamore Solar Farm Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of ESB

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 will be installed on site during the operation phase. 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 Ballydonohoe local road, approximately 1.6km east of Lisselton Cross.

A detailed traffic management plan will be agreed with Kerry 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.

Grid Connection Circuit

Ballydonohoe Solar Farm will connect to the electricity grid at the nearby Drombeg 110kV (kilovolts) substation. The connection will be made via a combination of underground cable on public roads and by overhead lines across agricultural land.

The circuit will cross through the following townlands: Ballydonohoe, Glouria, Coolard, Knockenagh South, Carhoonaknock East, Coolkeragh, Drombeg and Tullamore.


Map view of the Ballydonohoe area, with locations of the solar farm site marked.

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. Your patience in this regard is much appreciated.

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 about the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme, visit the official publication on gov.ie.