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Renewable energy projects in County Offaly

Every solar, wind and battery application in the county's planning register, joined to the ESB Networks substation nearest it and the generation capacity that substation has available. Updated from public records; last checked Sep 1, 2026.

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169
Utility-scale projects
solar, wind and battery
71
Still live in the system
not refused, withdrawn or lapsed
1728.4
MW stated
from 35 of 169 applications that state one
10931.2
Hectares of site area
across 147 applications
8
Substations with no capacity
of 70 near these projects
0
Under appeal now
14 have been appealed at some point

Where they are

The map plots 169 projects on a background supplied by OpenStreetMap, which receives your IP address when it loads.

Positions are as published in the national planning register, or — for applications made directly to An Coimisiun Pleanala — at the centre of the site boundary that case publishes. Colour shows planning status.

Planning status

Planning status of renewable projects in County Offaly Application submitted 3 Further information reque… 4 Permission granted 64 Permission refused 6 Withdrawn 7 Permission lapsed 22 No decision recorded 63

Technologies

Technologies in the County Offaly pipeline Solar 85 Wind 57 Battery storage 36 Grid infrastructure 4

A project appears under each technology it includes, so co-located solar-and-battery schemes are counted in both.

Grid capacity

89 of 169 projects are matched to a named substation with enough confidence to publish the link (52.7%). The remaining 80 are listed as unmatched rather than guessed — matching a project to the wrong substation is worse than leaving it unmatched, so a name match must also be corroborated by distance before it counts.

0 projects sit at a substation ESB Networks currently publishes as having no firm generation capacity available.

Areas

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We track every solar, wind and battery application in the national planning register — and the large ones made directly to An Coimisiun Pleanala, which never reach a council register at all — as they move through planning, and which substations still have capacity to take a connection. If you want to be told when something is lodged near your land, leave an email address.

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Live applications

Wind — Derrinlough

Permission granted DerrinloughCapacity not stated2360.31 ha siteLodged Feb 20, 2020 Ref ABP-306706
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 4.9 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Solar — Walshisland

Permission granted WalshislandCapacity not stated1903.0 ha siteLodged Jun 21, 2021 Ref 21383
Grid: MOUNT LUCAS (110 kV), 4.21 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for MOUNT LUCAS.

Wind — Kilnagoolny

Application submitted KilnagoolnyCapacity not stated1107.18 ha siteLodged Mar 27, 2026 Ref ABP-324161
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 9.79 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Wind — Esker More

Permission granted Esker MoreCapacity not stated960.82 ha siteLodged Oct 27, 2016 Ref ABP-PA0047
Grid: CUSHALING (110 kV), 2.4 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for CUSHALING.

Wind — Ballindown

Permission granted BallindownCapacity not stated289.11 ha siteLodged Jan 8, 2024 Ref ABP-318816
Grid: DALLOW (110 kV), 3.03 km away. 4.4 MW of firm generation capacity available at DALLOW.

Solar — Lea More

Permission granted Lea MoreCapacity not stated247.0 ha siteLodged Jan 26, 2023 Ref 2320
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 4.36 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Solar — Derrinlough

Further information requested Derrinlough145.0 MW stated148.0 ha siteLodged May 1, 2026 Ref 2660237
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 4.44 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Solar — Freagh

Permission granted FreaghCapacity not stated142.3 ha siteLodged Feb 24, 2023 Ref 2374
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 8.05 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Battery storage + Solar — Rhode

Permission granted RhodeCapacity not stated137.0 ha siteLodged Mar 20, 2025 Ref 2560082
Grid: DERRYIRON (110 kV), 2.72 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for DERRYIRON.

Battery storage + Solar — Rhode

Permission granted RhodeCapacity not stated132.0 ha siteLodged Oct 13, 2020 Ref 20494
Grid: DERRYIRON (110 kV), 2.73 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for DERRYIRON.

Wind — Kilcappagh

Permission granted KilcappaghCapacity not stated120.2 ha siteLodged Sep 7, 2017 Ref 17335
Grid: PORTARLINGTON (38 kV), 3.43 km away. 4.1 MW of firm generation capacity available at PORTARLINGTON.

Solar — Edenderry

Permission granted EdenderryCapacity not stated117.4 ha siteLodged Sep 30, 2021 Ref 21598
Grid: CUSHALING (110 kV), 0.38 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for CUSHALING.

Battery storage + Solar — Gallen

Permission granted GallenCapacity not stated87.9 ha siteLodged Aug 17, 2023 Ref 2360071
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 1.9 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Solar — Clondoolusk

Permission granted ClondooluskCapacity not stated86.7 ha siteLodged Mar 11, 2021 Ref 21123
Grid: PORTARLINGTON (38 kV), 5.8 km away. 4.1 MW of firm generation capacity available at PORTARLINGTON.

Battery storage + Solar — Tullamore

Permission granted TullamoreCapacity not stated83.55 ha siteLodged Aug 3, 2022 Ref 22387
Grid: SRAH (38 kV), 2.12 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for TULLAMORE.

Solar — Tullamore

Permission granted TullamoreCapacity not stated73.9 ha siteLodged Jul 29, 2022 Ref 22378
Grid: THORNSBERRY (110 kV), 4.87 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for TULLAMORE.

Solar — Ballynaguilsha

Permission granted Ballynaguilsha40.0 MW stated70.2 ha siteLodged Apr 20, 2021 Ref 21227
Grid: BIRR (38 kV), 3.45 km away. 4.4 MW of firm generation capacity available at BIRR.

Solar — Parkmore

Permission granted ParkmoreCapacity not stated69.0 ha siteLodged Jul 22, 2022 Ref 22368
Grid: BIRR (38 kV), 6.72 km away. 4.4 MW of firm generation capacity available at BIRR.

Battery storage + Wind — Edenderry

Permission granted EdenderryCapacity not stated60.67 ha siteLodged Dec 19, 2019 Ref 19606
Grid: CUSHALING (110 kV), 2.73 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for CUSHALING.

Solar — Tullamore

Permission granted TullamoreCapacity not stated60.53 ha siteLodged Mar 3, 2021 Ref 2198
Grid: THORNSBERRY (110 kV), 4.47 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for TULLAMORE.

Solar — Colehill Tullamore

Permission granted Colehill TullamoreCapacity not stated60.53 ha siteLodged Feb 11, 2026 Ref 2660071
Grid: THORNSBERRY (110 kV), 4.47 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for TULLAMORE.

Wind — Ballindown

Permission granted BallindownCapacity not stated56.82 ha siteLodged Aug 15, 2019 Ref 19404
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 4.54 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Battery storage + Solar — Puttaghan

Permission granted PuttaghanCapacity not stated53.7 ha siteLodged Jan 15, 2021 Ref 218
Grid: THORNSBERRY (110 kV), 5.81 km away. 43.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at THORNSBERRY.

Wind — Ballykilleen

Application submitted BallykilleenCapacity not stated42.25 ha siteLodged Sep 5, 2025 Ref ABP-323579
Grid: DERRYIRON (110 kV), 5.69 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for DERRYIRON.

Solar — Clondoolusk

Permission granted ClondooluskCapacity not stated39.23 ha siteLodged Aug 5, 2022 Ref 22390
Grid: PORTARLINGTON (38 kV), 4 km away. 4.1 MW of firm generation capacity available at PORTARLINGTON.

Battery storage — Eircode

Permission granted Eircode75.0 MW stated35.5 ha siteLodged May 5, 2022 Ref 22223
Grid: SHANNONBRIDGE (220 kV), 0.03 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for SHANNONBRIDGE.

Wind — Killoneen

Permission granted KilloneenCapacity not stated34.23 ha siteLodged May 23, 2025 Ref 2560189
Grid: MOUNT LUCAS (110 kV), 2.41 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for MOUNT LUCAS.

Wind — Ballynakill

Permission granted BallynakillCapacity not stated32.74 ha siteLodged Jun 23, 2020 Ref 20218
Grid: MOUNT LUCAS (110 kV), 3.72 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for MOUNT LUCAS.

Solar — Drinagh

Permission granted Drinagh25.0 MW stated31.1 ha siteLodged Oct 6, 2021 Ref 21622
Grid: LUMCLOON (38 kV), 4.04 km away. 4.2 MW of firm generation capacity available at LUMCLOON.

Solar — Clara

Permission granted Clara14.0 MW stated29.75 ha siteLodged Sep 3, 2024 Ref 2460338
Grid: CLARA (38 kV), 3.57 km away. 8 MW of firm generation capacity available at CLARA.

Solar — Tullamore

Application submitted TullamoreCapacity not stated28.1 ha siteLodged Apr 30, 2026 Ref 2660233
Grid: THORNSBERRY (110 kV), 6.01 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for TULLAMORE.

Solar — Rhode

Permission granted RhodeCapacity not stated24.0 ha siteLodged Mar 20, 2025 Ref 2560083
Grid: DERRYIRON (110 kV), 2.73 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for DERRYIRON.

Battery storage + Solar — Rhode

Permission granted RhodeCapacity not stated22.92 ha siteLodged Aug 6, 2021 Ref 21488
Grid: DERRYIRON (110 kV), 2.73 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for DERRYIRON.

Solar — Moate

Permission granted MoateCapacity not stated21.6 ha siteLodged Jan 13, 2023 Ref 235
Grid: MOATE (38 kV), 1.39 km away. 1.5 MW of firm generation capacity available at MOATE.

Solar — Tullamore

Permission granted TullamoreCapacity not stated17.7 ha siteLodged Jan 16, 2017 Ref 1711
Grid: SRAH (38 kV), 1.49 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for TULLAMORE.

Solar — Tullamore

Permission granted TullamoreCapacity not stated17.7 ha siteLodged Jun 30, 2023 Ref 23316
Grid: SRAH (38 kV), 1.49 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for TULLAMORE.

Solar — Rhode

Permission granted RhodeCapacity not stated15.0 ha siteLodged Apr 30, 2019 Ref 19194
Grid: DERRYIRON (110 kV), 1 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for DERRYIRON.

Solar — Clara

Permission granted ClaraCapacity not stated14.99 ha siteLodged Jan 24, 2022 Ref 2214
Grid: CLARA (38 kV), 0.84 km away. 8 MW of firm generation capacity available at CLARA.

Solar — Portarlington

Permission granted PortarlingtonCapacity not stated12.63 ha siteLodged May 4, 2023 Ref 23196
Grid: PORTARLINGTON (38 kV), 1.04 km away. 4.1 MW of firm generation capacity available at PORTARLINGTON.

Solar — Kilcumber

Permission granted KilcumberCapacity not stated8.95 ha siteLodged Mar 20, 2026 Ref 2660152
Grid: CUSHALING (110 kV), 0.24 km away. ESB Networks has not published available generation capacity for CUSHALING.