FuturEnergy Ireland is exploring the potential for a battery energy storage system located adjacent to Trillick substation near Buncrana in Co. Donegal.
Site study area
Ballynahone Battery Storage is located southwest of Buncrana town on Gransha Road, adjacent to Trillick substation, in Co Donegal.
How it works
Battery energy storage systems enable energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, to be stored and then released when the power is needed most.
About us
FuturEnergy Ireland is a joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB that launched in November 2021. By combining the assets and expertise of these two leading commercial semi-state companies, FuturEnergy Ireland is strongly positioned to tackle climate change and improve energy security on behalf of the people of Ireland.
Our ambition is to develop more than 1GW of renewable energy capacity and a supporting network of energy storage systems by 2030. In doing so, FuturEnergy Ireland will make a significant contribution to Ireland’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
Project Updates
project progresses.
Timeline
The task of designing and developing a battery storage project can take between three and six months before a planning application is submitted. If this timeline changes, we will keep the community informed through letter-drops and on this website.
Your community engagement manager Shane Lowry will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Winter 2024
- Dedicated project website goes live.
- Newsletter 1 with accompanying letter distributed with engagement to homes in the area and to political representatives.
- Community Information Hub takes place on February 8, 5pm-8pm, Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Railway Road, Buncrana.
- Follow-up letter posted.
- Replies to questions asked and accompanying letter distributed with engagement to homes in the area.
Spring 2024
- Newsletter 2 with invitation letter to clinic distributed with engagement to houses in the area. Which includes project updates, timeframes and site maps.
- Advertorials are placed in local newspapers to promote the clinic.
- Local community engagement clinic held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana.
- May: Project On-site survey letter was distributed.
Autumn 2024
- "Notice to submit into planning" letter distributed to dwellings adjacent to the proposed project.
- "Notice to submit into planning" advert placed in local newspapers.
- Site Notices erected.
- September 2024: Planning submission to Donegal County Council.
- Planning application validated by Donegal County Council and available on this website and at https://www.donegalcoco.ie.
Winter 2024
- 18th November: Donegal County Council have published its Notification of Decision to Grant Permission for the Ballynahone energy storage development.
- Notification of Decision to Grant Permission appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Awaiting a decision.
Autumn, Winter 2025
- Awaiting a decision from An Coimisiún Pleanála. .