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 is connected 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 – January 2025: Electrical works installation and solar panels installed on site
Spring 2025: 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.
- Rates paid by the solar farm to Meath County Council will support the provision of local services.
Community Benefit Fund
ESB will be launching the Bullstown Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund (CBF) as part of the Irish Government’s Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) this summer (2025). Our community benefit funds are designed to deliver long term benefits to the communities surrounding our renewable energy projects aligning with our commitment to fostering sustainable energy solutions and supporting local communities.
When we have a confirmed date for the launch of the Bullstown Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund this will be advertised on local press and media channels as well as on this website.
In the meantime, for more information on the how ESB supports its communities, to learn how your community can benefit from ESB CBFs as well as the Irish Government’s Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS), please visit the following websites:
The Bullstown Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund (CBF) will be administered on behalf of the ESB by an independent dedicated administrator named SECAD PARTNERSHIP CLG:
SECAD PARTNERSHIP CLG,
Midleton Community Enterprise Centre, Knockgriffin, Midleton, Co Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 4613432
email: info@secad.ie
website: www.secad.ie