Western Europe Photovoltaic Container Substation

What infrastructure is required for a solar PV development?

11.2.1. As set out above, the proposed development comprises a 110kV substation, underground cabling and associated electrical and other infrastructure, which is required to connect a permitted solar PV development to the national grid.

What is the largest consented development for ground mounted solar PV?

At the time of its submission, this development was the largest planning application for ground mounted solar PV nationwide. It subsequently became the largest consented development when planning permission was granted by An Bord Pleanala in 2019. The grant includes for 14 No. Conditions.

What is a containerized movable solar system?

A Swiss start-up has created a containerized movable PV system that is designed to be easily relocated to allow the use of solar energy in locations where a fixed installation is not an option. The solution is based on a racking technology which can include two racks able to host up to 30 solar panels. The Triptic solar array. Image: PWR Station

When will the Steinhöfel Agri-PV substation be commissioned?

Work on the substation is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with commissioning planned for the second quarter of 2026. The first parts of the Agri-PV park in Steinhöfel will be connected directly to the grid via the substation once it is commissioned.

What is the purpose of the proposed substation?

As noted in Section 1.0, the purpose of the proposed substation, underground cables and associated development is to connect a permitted solar PV development (Reg. Ref. LB200487) on lands adjoining the proposed substation to the existing Drybridge-Baltrasna 110kV transmission line.

What is a substation development?

In summary, the development comprises a substation development with underground cable connection to a nearby overhead powerline. As noted above, the AA Screening Report relates to both the proposed substation development and the permitted solar farm development which will be served by the substation. 12.4.2.