It will consist of the construction of a solar PV farm with an operational life of 35 years
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a €20 million solar farm in the townland of Griffinrath, just outside Celbridge.
The development will consist of the construction of a solar PV farm with an operational life of 35 years.
It will comprise of around 76,000 photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site of just over 44 hectares.
The plans also include associated ancillary development including 10 transformer stations, 124 string-inverters, a 38kv substation and CCTV security cameras.
Perimeter security fencing will also be erected, along with an internal hardcore access road between the solar panels.
A 38kv underground electricity cable from the onsite substation will be installed and connected to the Griffinrath substation, approximately 750m away from the site.

Initial Scoping Exercise Undertaken For Future Management Of Curragh
ESB Identifies Two Kildare Areas As Dangerous For Swimming, As Heat Warning Continues
€640,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Ballymore Eustace
Kfm Obituary Notices
Uisce Éireann Works Cancelled In Prosperous And Rathangan Tomorrow
Trailer And Tools Worth Over €8,000 Stolen From Farm In Athy
Disruption To Water Supply In Four Areas Of Kildare Tomorrow, As Temperature Warning Continues
Kildare Minister Says Ireland Is At "Critical Moment" In Relation To AI