Glanmire Solar Farm

FAQs

Solar PV
Key components in the proposed development
Planning and Community FAQs

Solar PV

 

How does solar PV work?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy works by converting sunlight into electricity. Sunlight is made of photons which are small particles of energy. These photons are absorbed by and pass through the material of a solar cell or solar photovoltaic panel.  The photons agitate the electrons found in the material of the photovoltaic cell. As they begin to move, or are dislodged, they are routed into a current. This is electricity – the movement of electrons along a path. These electrons are then conducted through a wire to the grid.

 

Benefits of solar PV

  • Installation period is faster than fossil fuel or other renewable energy plants;
  • Most efficient at peak times of day for energy usage as solar PV produces highest amount of electricity at midday;
  • Clean and quiet;
  • Limited visual impact due to the ability to screen with vegetation;
  • Solar energy farms do not produce any pollution or emissions;
  • Local and national CO2 production is reduced;
  • Creates clean, renewable energy that will sustain and support the health of future generations;
  • Land can continue to be used for sheep grazing once the solar farm is operational;
  • The construction phase will result in job creation and increased expenditure in local shops, restaurants/cafes and hotels;
  • The maintenance of the site will generate further opportunities for employment.
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Key components in the proposed development

 

What equipment will be used on site?

The following components are proposed for this solar farm:

  • Solar PV modules, either on a single-axis tracking system
  • Inverters
  • Transformers
  • A substation to connect the project to the electricity network
  • Underground cabling from the panels/inverters to the substation
  • An upgrade to existing powerlines from the site back to the substation located in Raglan
  • Access roads from the local road network and internal access tracks
  • Fencing and CCTV around the perimeter to monitor the site and maintain security;
  • The project may also include a battery energy storage system (BESS)

 

Lifecycle of the project and decommissioning process

Development Approval (DA) is being sought for the development with an operational period of approximately 40 years. At the end of the project lifetime, decommissioning will take place. This involves the removal of all equipment to be recycled.

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Planning and Community FAQs

 

Please see documents with FAQs and Community Consultative Committee meeting minutes

Planning Portal

Glanmire Solar Farm FAQ April

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting minutes March

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting minutes April

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting minutes May

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting Minutes June

Glanmire – DPE CCC presentation

CCC May mtg – Social Impact

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC – Visual Assessment

Glanmire CCC Soils Ag

Community-Consultative-Committee-Guideline

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC_Guidelines

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Solar PV

Solar PV

 

How does solar PV work?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy works by converting sunlight into electricity. Sunlight is made of photons which are small particles of energy. These photons are absorbed by and pass through the material of a solar cell or solar photovoltaic panel.  The photons agitate the electrons found in the material of the photovoltaic cell. As they begin to move, or are dislodged, they are routed into a current. This is electricity – the movement of electrons along a path. These electrons are then conducted through a wire to the grid.

 

Benefits of solar PV

  • Installation period is faster than fossil fuel or other renewable energy plants;
  • Most efficient at peak times of day for energy usage as solar PV produces highest amount of electricity at midday;
  • Clean and quiet;
  • Limited visual impact due to the ability to screen with vegetation;
  • Solar energy farms do not produce any pollution or emissions;
  • Local and national CO2 production is reduced;
  • Creates clean, renewable energy that will sustain and support the health of future generations;
  • Land can continue to be used for sheep grazing once the solar farm is operational;
  • The construction phase will result in job creation and increased expenditure in local shops, restaurants/cafes and hotels;
  • The maintenance of the site will generate further opportunities for employment.
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Key components in the proposed development

Key components in the proposed development

 

What equipment will be used on site?

The following components are proposed for this solar farm:

  • Solar PV modules, either on a single-axis tracking system
  • Inverters
  • Transformers
  • A substation to connect the project to the electricity network
  • Underground cabling from the panels/inverters to the substation
  • An upgrade to existing powerlines from the site back to the substation located in Raglan
  • Access roads from the local road network and internal access tracks
  • Fencing and CCTV around the perimeter to monitor the site and maintain security;
  • The project may also include a battery energy storage system (BESS)

 

Lifecycle of the project and decommissioning process

Development Approval (DA) is being sought for the development with an operational period of approximately 40 years. At the end of the project lifetime, decommissioning will take place. This involves the removal of all equipment to be recycled.

CLOSE
Planning and Community FAQs

Planning and Community FAQs

 

Please see documents with FAQs and Community Consultative Committee meeting minutes

Planning Portal

Glanmire Solar Farm FAQ April

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting minutes March

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting minutes April

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting minutes May

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC Meeting Minutes June

Glanmire – DPE CCC presentation

CCC May mtg – Social Impact

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC – Visual Assessment

Glanmire CCC Soils Ag

Community-Consultative-Committee-Guideline

Glanmire Solar Farm CCC_Guidelines

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