Seskin Solar Farm Project

Seskin Solar Farm is a proposed renewable energy development located on 80.8 hectares of agricultural land in Ballyryan West, Lisheennnamalausa, Gortdrum, and Barnanalleen, Co. Tipperary. Planning permission is sought for a 10-year construction period, followed by up to 40 years of operation before full decommissioning.
The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, inverter and transformer units, internal access tracks, underground cabling, landscaping, biodiversity enhancements, and all associated site works. The development will connect to the Cauteen electrical substation, with the grid connection forming part of a separate application.

Annual renewable energy production

12,000

HOMES POWERED

17,000

TONNES CO2

Equivalent
to planting

750,000 trees

Design & Infrastructure

The core infrastructure includes:

  • Ground-mounted PV panels on galvanised steel frames
  • Inverters mounted on selected panel frames
  • Transformer stations
  • Underground cabling
  • Internal access tracks and upgraded site entrances
  • Perimeter security fencing and CCTV
  • A temporary construction compound
  • Landscape planting and ecological enhancements
The project falls under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413).
Community Benefits

Project Sitemap

Site boundaries highlighted for easy reference alongside local road connections.

Design & Environmental Approach

The solar farm has been carefully designed to fit within the existing agricultural landscape, retaining and enhancing boundary vegetation wherever possible. The 80.8-hectare site lies within a landscape of low to medium sensitivity, making it suitable for solar development with limited visual impact. A full biodiversity management plan will accompany the project, including hedgerow infill, wildlife enhancements, and dedicated habitat areas. Limited sections of hedgerow or stone wall may be removed where required for layout, but significant ecological features will be protected throughout construction and operation.

Environmental & Planning Context

Seskin Solar Farm aligns with the Tipperary County Development Plan, including policies that support renewable energy generation, climate action, and a transition to a low-carbon economy. The site is located in an area identified as suitable for solar energy within the county’s Renewable Energy Strategy. The development will contribute to Ireland’s national energy targets while integrating agricultural use, biodiversity protection, and long-term landscape management.

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