Project Information
Bullstown Solar Farm is located in the townland of Bullstown, Donaghmore, Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
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Location
The Location Map provides more details of both the proposed Bullstown Solar Farm projects.
Bullstown
Bullstown Solar Farm achieved full planning permission from Meath County Council on 21st February 2017 (Planning Reference Number: AA/160553).
The project successfully cleared the RESS 2 auction in June 2022.
The development of a solar farm on the proposed site will not have any significant visual impact on main roads, settlements or on any area of special amenity value. Due to the relative low height of the solar arrays, combined with the flat low-lying character of the site in an enclosed landscape, views of the proposed development are very limited.
Bullstown Solar Farm will connect to the electricity grid via a short cable connection into the existing Ashbourne 38kV Substation that adjoins the site.
Proposed Development
Construction of this project commenced in January 2024
January 2024 – Autumn 2024: Electrical works installation and Solar panel installed on site
Autumn 2024 : Commissioning and project operational
Community Benefits
At a local level, there will be benefits from the construction and operation of the Bullstown Solar Farm. These include:
- A Community Benefit Fund.
- Indirect employment through the sub-supply of services in the local area.
- Rates paid by the solar farm to Meath County Council will support the provision of local services.
Community Benefit Fund
The Bullstown Solar Farm project will have a Community Benefit Fund which will distribute grants to organisations in the local area once the solar farm is operational. The fund is to be used for the wider economic, environmental, social and cultural wellbeing of the local community.
The fund is not operational yet but encourage you to share your thoughts on the kinds of projects it should support. The fund will be available for grant applications once the solar farm is operational.
When more information is available, we will communicate via local media, through the local authorities and via this website.