Ballyvatta-Clash solar
32,598MWh
(Megawatt hours) renewable energy supplied per year
7,713
homes powered per year (equivalent)
119
acres of land
12,811
tonnes of carbon emissions saved
7,699
cars taken off the road per year (equivalent)
Site selection
Preliminary assessment and site design
Planning application
Discharge of planning conditions
Ownership transferred
34MWdc in Leamlara, Knockraha, County Cork
Ballyvatta-Clash is a 34MWdc solar project in County Cork, which received planning permission in July 2018.
The Ballyvatta-clash solar project design provides sufficient area for sheep to graze the pastureland between the panels, made possible because of the large areas between the panels which help reduce shading and increase solar generation efficiency. Wide spaces between the perimeter boundaries also create an area suitable for wildflowers to be grown, helping increase biodiversity and providing an area for animals to graze. Mammal gates on the perimeter will allow small fauna to pass through the site, creating a migratory path with a source of food for native wildlife.
We hosted a community consultation for the solar project to gather feedback from residents. Community consultation is an important part of the development process as it provides an opportunity to engage with local communities, allowing us to provide additional information and residents an opportunity to offer any suggestions.
*All statistics detailed on this page are accurate as of July 2021
Information & resources
During the development process, we put together the following information for the local community and planning committee
*All statistics detailed in our downloadable documents were accurate at the time of publication and may have changed during the development process.
In 2020, Lightsource bp sold this site and others in Ireland to Statkraft.
Get in touch
We are always on hand to assist with any enquiries. You can contact us via email or phone our customer services team.
info@lightsourcebp.com 03332000755
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