{"id":379544,"date":"2024-05-06T15:42:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/?post_type=project&p=379544"},"modified":"2026-01-06T08:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T08:27:01","slug":"cookstown-great","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/nz\/project\/cookstown-great\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookstown Great"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lightsource bp is working on a proposal for a solar installation at Cookstown Great and Grangegoddan Glebe, Kells County Meath. The proposal involves Lightsource bp funding and operating a solar and energy storage installation that will connect into the national grid onsite, and will have an output power capacity of 57MWac (Megawatts ac) and a storage capacity of 54MW.<\/p>\n

This site has been carefully selected, and a wide range of environmental assessments are being undertaken to inform Lightsource bp\u2019s plans. These assessments cover a variety of areas, including but not limited to landscape and visual, heritage and archaeology, ecology and ornithology, flooding and more.<\/p>\n

A key part of developing plans for the solar and energy storage installation is engaging with local communities, so we\u2019re holding an information event on 22nd May at The Headfort Arms Hotel Kells, 2pm-8pm, to display our plans and gather feedback. We\u2019ve sent out an information leaflet to the local community, as well as a press release<\/a>\u00a0to local newspapers, inviting interested parties to join us at the event. Members of the Lightsource bp team will be on hand to answer any questions about the proposal.<\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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More information about the Cookstown Great solar and energy storage project will be uploaded shortly.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Click the links below to find out more about Lightsource bp solar farms:<\/p>\n

Addressing Climate Change<\/a>
\nComponents of a Solar Farm<\/a>
\nConstruction<\/a>
\nPlanning Process & Community Engagement<\/a>
\nSolar & Agriculture<\/a>
\nSolar & Biodiversity<\/a>
\nSupporting Local Communities<\/a>
\nWhy Solar?<\/a><\/p>\n

We\u2019re committed to remaining open and engaged with the community during this process. Alternatively, we\u2019re offering anyone who would like to discuss the project the chance to have a one-on-one discussion with our Environmental Planning team, either by phone or via video conferencing. Please use the form below to get in touch if you\u2019d like to arrange this.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Our proposal<\/h2>\n

Our initial plans are outlined below. These plans will be informed by the results of our environmental and planning assessments which are currently underway. If you have any thoughts on our current plans, we would like to hear from you.<\/p>\n

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We are always on hand to assist with any enquiries. You can contact us via email or phone our customer services team.<\/p>\n <\/svg>\n info@lightsourcebp.com <\/span><\/a>\n <\/g><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg> 03332000755<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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