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1. Introduction
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at Grange
Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to run at times
when electricity demand is high as well as supporting the deliverance of increased levels of
intermittent wind generation on the national grid. The proposed plant will be able to balance the output
fluctuations inherent in the wind power generation. Given this positive effect on the renewable energy
development, it is therefore considered appropriate to review the proposal in a renewable context as
well as the usual planning policies.
The proposed development site is located within the functional area of South Dublin County Council
and is accordingly subject to the provisions of the South Dublin County Council
Development Plan 2016 – 2022 which in turn is informed by the policies and objectives of national
and regional planning policy strategies and objectives. This Summary of Policies aims to assess the
appropriateness of the proposed development from a strategic infrastructure and land use
perspective.
2. International context
2.1 Framework Convention on Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) provides the
platform for advancing international policy on climate change. Its objective, ‘to avoid dangerous human
interference with the global climate system’, is to be achieved by stabilisation of atmospheric
greenhouse gas levels. However, it does not specify what these levels are. Until the adoption of the Paris
Agreement in December 2015, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was best known for
its Kyoto Protocol (KP). The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997, and established emissions targets for
developed countries having the greatest historic responsibility for climate change. During the first
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2007 to 2012, Ireland, the EU and other developed
countries acted collectively to reduce their emissions of the main greenhouse gases. The second
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol runs from 2013 to 2020.
2.2 Cop 21/ Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th of November 2016, less than a year after it had been
agreed by world governments in December 2015. It is considered to be a major step in advancing the
international actions to avoiding dangerous and irreversible climate change. The key goals of the Paris
Agreement can be summarised as:
to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial
levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,
to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and foster climate-resilient and low emission
development and
to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and
climate resilience development.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 2
1. Introduction
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at Grange
Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to run at times
when electricity demand is high as well as supporting the deliverance of increased levels of
intermittent wind generation on the national grid. The proposed plant will be able to balance the output
fluctuations inherent in the wind power generation. Given this positive effect on the renewable energy
development, it is therefore considered appropriate to review the proposal in a renewable context as
well as the usual planning policies.
The proposed development site is located within the functional area of South Dublin County Council
and is accordingly subject to the provisions of the South Dublin County Council
Development Plan 2016 – 2022 which in turn is informed by the policies and objectives of national
and regional planning policy strategies and objectives. This Summary of Policies aims to assess the
appropriateness of the proposed development from a strategic infrastructure and land use
perspective.
2. International context
2.1 Framework Convention on Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) provides the
platform for advancing international policy on climate change. Its objective, ‘to avoid dangerous human
interference with the global climate system’, is to be achieved by stabilisation of atmospheric
greenhouse gas levels. However, it does not specify what these levels are. Until the adoption of the Paris
Agreement in December 2015, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was best known for
its Kyoto Protocol (KP). The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997, and established emissions targets for
developed countries having the greatest historic responsibility for climate change. During the first
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2007 to 2012, Ireland, the EU and other developed
countries acted collectively to reduce their emissions of the main greenhouse gases. The second
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol runs from 2013 to 2020.
2.2 Cop 21/ Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th of November 2016, less than a year after it had been
agreed by world governments in December 2015. It is considered to be a major step in advancing the
international actions to avoiding dangerous and irreversible climate change. The key goals of the Paris
Agreement can be summarised as:
to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial
levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,
to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and foster climate-resilient and low emission
development and
to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and
climate resilience development.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
1. Introduction
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at GrangeCastle Business Park. It will be a so—called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to run at timeswhen electricity demand is high as well as supporting the deliverance of increased levels ofintermittent wind generation on the national grid. The proposed plant will be able to balance the outputfluctuations inherent in the wind power generation. Given this positive effect on the renewable energydevelopment, it is therefore considered appropriate to review the proposal in a renewable context aswell as the usual planning policies.
The proposed development site is located within the functional area of South Dublin County Counciland is accordingly subject to the provisions of the South Dublin County CouncilDevelopment Plan 2016 — 2022 which in turn is informed by the policies and objectives of nationaland regional planning policy strategies and objectives. This Summary of Policies aims to assess theappropriateness of the proposed development from a strategic infrastructure and land useperspective.
2. International context
2.1 Framework Convention on Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) provides theplatform for advancing international policy on climate change. Its objective, ‘to avoid dangerous humaninterference with the global climate system’, is to be achieved by stabilisation of atmosphericgreenhouse gas levels. However, it does not specify what these levels are. Until the adoption of the ParisAgreement in December 2015, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was best known forits Kyoto Protocol (KP). The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997, and established emissions targets fordeveloped countries having the greatest historic responsibility for climate change. During the firstcommitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2007 to 2012, Ireland, the EU and other developedcountries acted collectively to reduce their emissions of the main greenhouse gases. The secondcommitment period of the Kyoto Protocol runs from 2013 to 2020.
2.2 Cop 21/ Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th of November 2016, less than a year after it had beenagreed by world governments in December 2015. It is considered to be a major step in advancing theinternational actions to avoiding dangerous and irreversible climate change. The key goals of the ParisAgreement can be summarised as:
o to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre—industriallevels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 15°C above pre—industrial levels,
0 to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and foster climate-resilient and low emissiondevelopment and
o to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions andclimate resilience development.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 2
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 2
1. Introduction
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at Grange
Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to run at times
when electricity demand is high as well as supporting the deliverance of increased levels of
intermittent wind generation on the national grid. The proposed plant will be able to balance the output
fluctuations inherent in the wind power generation. Given this positive effect on the renewable energy
development, it is therefore considered appropriate to review the proposal in a renewable context as
well as the usual planning policies.
The proposed development site is located within the functional area of South Dublin County Council
and is accordingly subject to the provisions of the South Dublin County Council
Development Plan 2016 – 2022 which in turn is informed by the policies and objectives of national
and regional planning policy strategies and objectives. This Summary of Policies aims to assess the
appropriateness of the proposed development from a strategic infrastructure and land use
perspective.
2. International context
2.1 Framework Convention on Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) provides the
platform for advancing international policy on climate change. Its objective, ‘to avoid dangerous human
interference with the global climate system’, is to be achieved by stabilisation of atmospheric
greenhouse gas levels. However, it does not specify what these levels are. Until the adoption of the Paris
Agreement in December 2015, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was best known for
its Kyoto Protocol (KP). The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997, and established emissions targets for
developed countries having the greatest historic responsibility for climate change. During the first
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2007 to 2012, Ireland, the EU and other developed
countries acted collectively to reduce their emissions of the main greenhouse gases. The second
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol runs from 2013 to 2020.
2.2 Cop 21/ Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th of November 2016, less than a year after it had been
agreed by world governments in December 2015. It is considered to be a major step in advancing the
international actions to avoiding dangerous and irreversible climate change. The key goals of the Paris
Agreement can be summarised as:
to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial
levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,
to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and foster climate-resilient and low emission
development and
to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and
climate resilience development.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 2
1. Introduction
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at Grange
Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to run at times
when electricity demand is high as well as supporting the deliverance of increased levels of
intermittent wind generation on the national grid. The proposed plant will be able to balance the output
fluctuations inherent in the wind power generation. Given this positive effect on the renewable energy
development, it is therefore considered appropriate to review the proposal in a renewable context as
well as the usual planning policies.
The proposed development site is located within the functional area of South Dublin County Council
and is accordingly subject to the provisions of the South Dublin County Council
Development Plan 2016 – 2022 which in turn is informed by the policies and objectives of national
and regional planning policy strategies and objectives. This Summary of Policies aims to assess the
appropriateness of the proposed development from a strategic infrastructure and land use
perspective.
2. International context
2.1 Framework Convention on Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) provides the
platform for advancing international policy on climate change. Its objective, ‘to avoid dangerous human
interference with the global climate system’, is to be achieved by stabilisation of atmospheric
greenhouse gas levels. However, it does not specify what these levels are. Until the adoption of the Paris
Agreement in December 2015, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was best known for
its Kyoto Protocol (KP). The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997, and established emissions targets for
developed countries having the greatest historic responsibility for climate change. During the first
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2007 to 2012, Ireland, the EU and other developed
countries acted collectively to reduce their emissions of the main greenhouse gases. The second
commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol runs from 2013 to 2020.
2.2 Cop 21/ Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th of November 2016, less than a year after it had been
agreed by world governments in December 2015. It is considered to be a major step in advancing the
international actions to avoiding dangerous and irreversible climate change. The key goals of the Paris
Agreement can be summarised as:
to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial
levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,
to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and foster climate-resilient and low emission
development and
to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and
climate resilience development.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
1. Introduction
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at GrangeCastle Business Park. It will be a so—called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to run at timeswhen electricity demand is high as well as supporting the deliverance of increased levels ofintermittent wind generation on the national grid. The proposed plant will be able to balance the outputfluctuations inherent in the wind power generation. Given this positive effect on the renewable energydevelopment, it is therefore considered appropriate to review the proposal in a renewable context aswell as the usual planning policies.
The proposed development site is located within the functional area of South Dublin County Counciland is accordingly subject to the provisions of the South Dublin County CouncilDevelopment Plan 2016 — 2022 which in turn is informed by the policies and objectives of nationaland regional planning policy strategies and objectives. This Summary of Policies aims to assess theappropriateness of the proposed development from a strategic infrastructure and land useperspective.
2. International context
2.1 Framework Convention on Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) provides theplatform for advancing international policy on climate change. Its objective, ‘to avoid dangerous humaninterference with the global climate system’, is to be achieved by stabilisation of atmosphericgreenhouse gas levels. However, it does not specify what these levels are. Until the adoption of the ParisAgreement in December 2015, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was best known forits Kyoto Protocol (KP). The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997, and established emissions targets fordeveloped countries having the greatest historic responsibility for climate change. During the firstcommitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2007 to 2012, Ireland, the EU and other developedcountries acted collectively to reduce their emissions of the main greenhouse gases. The secondcommitment period of the Kyoto Protocol runs from 2013 to 2020.
2.2 Cop 21/ Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th of November 2016, less than a year after it had beenagreed by world governments in December 2015. It is considered to be a major step in advancing theinternational actions to avoiding dangerous and irreversible climate change. The key goals of the ParisAgreement can be summarised as:
o to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre—industriallevels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 15°C above pre—industrial levels,
0 to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and foster climate-resilient and low emissiondevelopment and
o to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions andclimate resilience development.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 2
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
1. Introduction
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fiiel fired power plant at GrangeCastle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to run at timeswhen electricity demand is high as well as supporting the deliverance of increased levels ofintermittent wind generation on the national grid. The proposed plant will be able to balance the outputfluctuations inherent in the wind power generation. Given this positive effect on the renewable energydevelopment, it is therefore considered appropriate to review the proposal in a renewable context aswell as the usual planning policies.
The proposed development site is located within the fimctional area of South Dublin County Counciland is accordingly subject to the provisions of the South Dublin County CouncilDevelopment Plan 2016 — 2022 which in turn is informed by the policies and objectives of nationaland regional planning policy strategies and objectives. This Summary of Policies aims to assess theappropriateness of the proposed development from a strategic infrastructure and land useperspective.
2. International context
2.1 Framework Convention on Climate Change/Kyoto Protocol
The 1992 United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) provides theplatform for advancing international policy on climate change. Its objective, ‘to avoid dangerous humaninterference with the global climate system’, is to be achieved by stabilisation of atmosphericgreenhouse gas levels. However, it does not specify what these levels are. Until the adoption of the ParisAgreement in December 2015, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was best known forits Kyoto Protocol (KP). The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997, and established emissions targets fordeveloped countries having the greatest historic responsibility for climate change. During the firstcommitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2007 to 2012, Ireland, the EU and other developedcountries acted collectively to reduce their emissions of the main greenhouse gases. The secondcommitment period of the Kyoto Protocol runs from 2013 to 2020.
2.2 Cop 21/ Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th of November 2016, less than a year after it had beenagreed by world governments in December 2015. It is considered to be a major step in advancing theinternational actions to avoiding dangerous and irreversible climate change. The key goals of the ParisAgreement can be summarised as:
o to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre—industriallevels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 15°C above pre—industrial levels,
0 to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and foster climate-resilient and low emissiondevelopment and
o to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions andclimate resilience development.
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While it does not specify atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilisation values, the 2°C and 1.5°C
temperature goals can be scientifically linked to such limits and in particular global emissions budgets
for carbon dioxide (see Greenhouse gas emissions). The Paris Agreement also specifies that countries
are to collectively aim to ‘peak global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible’ and ‘to undertake
rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science, so as to achieve a balance
between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second
half of this century’
2.3 EU Actions on Climate Change
The EU adopted the goal of keeping the global temperature increase below 2°C in 1997. This has
enabled the EU to lead on global climate policy development. It also guides actions within the EU as
outlined in the EU 2050 Roadmap. (10) Figure 1 provides an illustrative breakdown of the changes
required to achieve this across economic sectors and the scale of the challenge for all EU citizens.
The overall aim is that EU greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by between 80% and 95% relative
to 1990 levels by 2050. The EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package is guided by this analysis, as is the
EU mitigation contribution to the Paris Agreement, which specifies a reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions by at least 40% relative to 1990 levels by 2030.
The EU Climate and Energy Package also established binding emissions reduction targets under the two
pillars of climate action: 1) the EU-wide Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and 2) the Member
State-led Effort Sharing Decision (ESD; also known as non-ETS). The Emissions Trading Scheme is the
EU’s main tool for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from large scale power generation and
industry. It covers 45% of EU-wide emissions of greenhouse gases. For Ireland the Emissions Trading
Scheme covers 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision
target (which includes emissions from the built environment, transport, agriculture and waste) accounts
for significantly more of Ireland’s emissions, at 73%, than the EU average of 55%. (9) This is reflected
in Ireland’s non-Emissions Trading Scheme emissions, which are much higher than the EU average.
Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision emission reduction target is a 20% reduction in emissions of
greenhouse gases by 2020, relative to emissions in 2005, with binding annual emissions limits for the
period 2013 to 2020. The EU Energy Union and its targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency
are linked to climate policy. Ireland has specific 2020 targets for these areas, which are listed in Table 1.
In June 2016, the EU Commission presented proposals for Effort Sharing Decision emissions reduction
targets for the period 2020 to 2030 for Ireland and other Member States. Once finalised, these targets
will be considered in future Council reports.
2.4 EU Adaptation Strategy
The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013,
sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climate
impacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly large-scale
irreversible impacts, the international community has agreed that global warming must be kept below
2ºC compared to the pre-industrial temperature. International action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
will therefore be needed for decades to come. But however successful these mitigation efforts prove to
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While it does not specify atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilisation values, the 2°C and 1.5°C
temperature goals can be scientifically linked to such limits and in particular global emissions budgets
for carbon dioxide (see Greenhouse gas emissions). The Paris Agreement also specifies that countries
are to collectively aim to ‘peak global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible’ and ‘to undertake
rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science, so as to achieve a balance
between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second
half of this century’
2.3 EU Actions on Climate Change
The EU adopted the goal of keeping the global temperature increase below 2°C in 1997. This has
enabled the EU to lead on global climate policy development. It also guides actions within the EU as
outlined in the EU 2050 Roadmap. (10) Figure 1 provides an illustrative breakdown of the changes
required to achieve this across economic sectors and the scale of the challenge for all EU citizens.
The overall aim is that EU greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by between 80% and 95% relative
to 1990 levels by 2050. The EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package is guided by this analysis, as is the
EU mitigation contribution to the Paris Agreement, which specifies a reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions by at least 40% relative to 1990 levels by 2030.
The EU Climate and Energy Package also established binding emissions reduction targets under the two
pillars of climate action: 1) the EU-wide Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and 2) the Member
State-led Effort Sharing Decision (ESD; also known as non-ETS). The Emissions Trading Scheme is the
EU’s main tool for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from large scale power generation and
industry. It covers 45% of EU-wide emissions of greenhouse gases. For Ireland the Emissions Trading
Scheme covers 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision
target (which includes emissions from the built environment, transport, agriculture and waste) accounts
for significantly more of Ireland’s emissions, at 73%, than the EU average of 55%. (9) This is reflected
in Ireland’s non-Emissions Trading Scheme emissions, which are much higher than the EU average.
Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision emission reduction target is a 20% reduction in emissions of
greenhouse gases by 2020, relative to emissions in 2005, with binding annual emissions limits for the
period 2013 to 2020. The EU Energy Union and its targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency
are linked to climate policy. Ireland has specific 2020 targets for these areas, which are listed in Table 1.
In June 2016, the EU Commission presented proposals for Effort Sharing Decision emissions reduction
targets for the period 2020 to 2030 for Ireland and other Member States. Once finalised, these targets
will be considered in future Council reports.
2.4 EU Adaptation Strategy
The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013,
sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climate
impacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly large-scale
irreversible impacts, the international community has agreed that global warming must be kept below
2ºC compared to the pre-industrial temperature. International action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
will therefore be needed for decades to come. But however successful these mitigation efforts prove to
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
While it does not specify atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilisation values, the 2°C and 15°Ctemperature goals can be scientifically linked to such limits and in particular global emissions budgetsfor carbon dioxide (see Greenhouse gas emissions). The Paris Agreement also specifies that countriesare to collectively aim to ‘peak global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible’ and ‘to undertakerapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science, so as to achieve a balancebetween anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the secondhalf of this century’
2.3 EU Actions on Climate Change
The EU adopted the goal of keeping the global temperature increase below 2°C in 1997. This hasenabled the EU to lead on global climate policy development. It also guides actions within the EU asoutlined in the EU 2050 Roadmap. (10) Figure 1 provides an illustrative breakdown of the changesrequired to achieve this across economic sectors and the scale of the challenge for all EU citizens.
The overall aim is that EU greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by between 80% and 95% relativeto 1990 levels by 2050. The EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package is guided by this analysis, as is theEU mitigation contribution to the Paris Agreement, which specifies a reduction of greenhouse gasemissions by at least 40% relative to 1990 levels by 2030.
The EU Climate and Energy Package also established binding emissions reduction targets under the twopillars of climate action: 1) the EU—wide Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and 2) the MemberState—led Effort Sharing Decision (ESD; also known as non—ETS). The Emissions Trading Scheme is theEU’s main tool for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from large scale power generation andindustry. It covers 45% of EU-wide emissions of greenhouse gases. For Ireland the Emissions TradingScheme covers 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decisiontarget (which includes emissions from the built environment, transport, agriculture and waste) accountsfor significantly more of Ireland’s emissions, at 73%, than the EU average of 55%. (9) This is reflectedin Ireland’s non-Emissions Trading Scheme emissions, which are much higher than the EU average.
Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision emission reduction target is a 20% reduction in emissions ofgreenhouse gases by 2020, relative to emissions in 2005, with binding annual emissions limits for theperiod 2013 to 2020. The EU Energy Union and its targets for renewable energy and energy efficiencyare linked to climate policy. Ireland has specific 2020 targets for these areas, which are listed in Table 1.In June 2016, the EU Commission presented proposals for Effort Sharing Decision emissions reductiontargets for the period 2020 to 2030 for Ireland and other Member States. Once finalised, these targetswill be considered in future Council reports.
2.4 EU Adaptation Strategy
The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013,sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climateimpacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly large—scaleirreversible impacts, the international community has agreed that global warming must be kept below2°C compared to the pre-industrial temperature. International action to reduce greenhouse gas emissionswill therefore be needed for decades to come. But however successful these mitigation efforts prove to
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While it does not specify atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilisation values, the 2°C and 1.5°C
temperature goals can be scientifically linked to such limits and in particular global emissions budgets
for carbon dioxide (see Greenhouse gas emissions). The Paris Agreement also specifies that countries
are to collectively aim to ‘peak global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible’ and ‘to undertake
rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science, so as to achieve a balance
between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second
half of this century’
2.3 EU Actions on Climate Change
The EU adopted the goal of keeping the global temperature increase below 2°C in 1997. This has
enabled the EU to lead on global climate policy development. It also guides actions within the EU as
outlined in the EU 2050 Roadmap. (10) Figure 1 provides an illustrative breakdown of the changes
required to achieve this across economic sectors and the scale of the challenge for all EU citizens.
The overall aim is that EU greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by between 80% and 95% relative
to 1990 levels by 2050. The EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package is guided by this analysis, as is the
EU mitigation contribution to the Paris Agreement, which specifies a reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions by at least 40% relative to 1990 levels by 2030.
The EU Climate and Energy Package also established binding emissions reduction targets under the two
pillars of climate action: 1) the EU-wide Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and 2) the Member
State-led Effort Sharing Decision (ESD; also known as non-ETS). The Emissions Trading Scheme is the
EU’s main tool for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from large scale power generation and
industry. It covers 45% of EU-wide emissions of greenhouse gases. For Ireland the Emissions Trading
Scheme covers 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision
target (which includes emissions from the built environment, transport, agriculture and waste) accounts
for significantly more of Ireland’s emissions, at 73%, than the EU average of 55%. (9) This is reflected
in Ireland’s non-Emissions Trading Scheme emissions, which are much higher than the EU average.
Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision emission reduction target is a 20% reduction in emissions of
greenhouse gases by 2020, relative to emissions in 2005, with binding annual emissions limits for the
period 2013 to 2020. The EU Energy Union and its targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency
are linked to climate policy. Ireland has specific 2020 targets for these areas, which are listed in Table 1.
In June 2016, the EU Commission presented proposals for Effort Sharing Decision emissions reduction
targets for the period 2020 to 2030 for Ireland and other Member States. Once finalised, these targets
will be considered in future Council reports.
2.4 EU Adaptation Strategy
The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013,
sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climate
impacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly large-scale
irreversible impacts, the international community has agreed that global warming must be kept below
2ºC compared to the pre-industrial temperature. International action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
will therefore be needed for decades to come. But however successful these mitigation efforts prove to
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 3
While it does not specify atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilisation values, the 2°C and 1.5°C
temperature goals can be scientifically linked to such limits and in particular global emissions budgets
for carbon dioxide (see Greenhouse gas emissions). The Paris Agreement also specifies that countries
are to collectively aim to ‘peak global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible’ and ‘to undertake
rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science, so as to achieve a balance
between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second
half of this century’
2.3 EU Actions on Climate Change
The EU adopted the goal of keeping the global temperature increase below 2°C in 1997. This has
enabled the EU to lead on global climate policy development. It also guides actions within the EU as
outlined in the EU 2050 Roadmap. (10) Figure 1 provides an illustrative breakdown of the changes
required to achieve this across economic sectors and the scale of the challenge for all EU citizens.
The overall aim is that EU greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by between 80% and 95% relative
to 1990 levels by 2050. The EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package is guided by this analysis, as is the
EU mitigation contribution to the Paris Agreement, which specifies a reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions by at least 40% relative to 1990 levels by 2030.
The EU Climate and Energy Package also established binding emissions reduction targets under the two
pillars of climate action: 1) the EU-wide Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and 2) the Member
State-led Effort Sharing Decision (ESD; also known as non-ETS). The Emissions Trading Scheme is the
EU’s main tool for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from large scale power generation and
industry. It covers 45% of EU-wide emissions of greenhouse gases. For Ireland the Emissions Trading
Scheme covers 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision
target (which includes emissions from the built environment, transport, agriculture and waste) accounts
for significantly more of Ireland’s emissions, at 73%, than the EU average of 55%. (9) This is reflected
in Ireland’s non-Emissions Trading Scheme emissions, which are much higher than the EU average.
Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision emission reduction target is a 20% reduction in emissions of
greenhouse gases by 2020, relative to emissions in 2005, with binding annual emissions limits for the
period 2013 to 2020. The EU Energy Union and its targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency
are linked to climate policy. Ireland has specific 2020 targets for these areas, which are listed in Table 1.
In June 2016, the EU Commission presented proposals for Effort Sharing Decision emissions reduction
targets for the period 2020 to 2030 for Ireland and other Member States. Once finalised, these targets
will be considered in future Council reports.
2.4 EU Adaptation Strategy
The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013,
sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climate
impacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly large-scale
irreversible impacts, the international community has agreed that global warming must be kept below
2ºC compared to the pre-industrial temperature. International action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
will therefore be needed for decades to come. But however successful these mitigation efforts prove to
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
While it does not specify atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilisation values, the 2°C and 15°Ctemperature goals can be scientifically linked to such limits and in particular global emissions budgetsfor carbon dioxide (see Greenhouse gas emissions). The Paris Agreement also specifies that countriesare to collectively aim to ‘peak global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible’ and ‘to undertakerapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science, so as to achieve a balancebetween anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the secondhalf of this century’
2.3 EU Actions on Climate Change
The EU adopted the goal of keeping the global temperature increase below 2°C in 1997. This hasenabled the EU to lead on global climate policy development. It also guides actions within the EU asoutlined in the EU 2050 Roadmap. (10) Figure 1 provides an illustrative breakdown of the changesrequired to achieve this across economic sectors and the scale of the challenge for all EU citizens.
The overall aim is that EU greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by between 80% and 95% relativeto 1990 levels by 2050. The EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package is guided by this analysis, as is theEU mitigation contribution to the Paris Agreement, which specifies a reduction of greenhouse gasemissions by at least 40% relative to 1990 levels by 2030.
The EU Climate and Energy Package also established binding emissions reduction targets under the twopillars of climate action: 1) the EU—wide Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and 2) the MemberState—led Effort Sharing Decision (ESD; also known as non—ETS). The Emissions Trading Scheme is theEU’s main tool for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from large scale power generation andindustry. It covers 45% of EU-wide emissions of greenhouse gases. For Ireland the Emissions TradingScheme covers 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decisiontarget (which includes emissions from the built environment, transport, agriculture and waste) accountsfor significantly more of Ireland’s emissions, at 73%, than the EU average of 55%. (9) This is reflectedin Ireland’s non-Emissions Trading Scheme emissions, which are much higher than the EU average.
Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision emission reduction target is a 20% reduction in emissions ofgreenhouse gases by 2020, relative to emissions in 2005, with binding annual emissions limits for theperiod 2013 to 2020. The EU Energy Union and its targets for renewable energy and energy efficiencyare linked to climate policy. Ireland has specific 2020 targets for these areas, which are listed in Table 1.In June 2016, the EU Commission presented proposals for Effort Sharing Decision emissions reductiontargets for the period 2020 to 2030 for Ireland and other Member States. Once finalised, these targetswill be considered in future Council reports.
2.4 EU Adaptation Strategy
The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013,sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climateimpacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly large—scaleirreversible impacts, the international community has agreed that global warming must be kept below2°C compared to the pre-industrial temperature. International action to reduce greenhouse gas emissionswill therefore be needed for decades to come. But however successful these mitigation efforts prove to
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While it does not specify atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilisation values, the 2°C and 15°Ctemperature goals can be scientifically linked to such limits and in particular global emissions budgetsfor carbon dioxide (see Greenhouse gas emissions). The Paris Agreement also specifies that countriesare to collectively aim to ‘peak global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible’ and ‘to undertakerapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science, so as to achieve a balancebetween anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the secondhalf of this century’
2.3 EU Actions on Climate Change
The EU adopted the goal of keeping the global temperature increase below 2°C in 1997. This hasenabled the EU to lead on global climate policy development. It also guides actions within the EU asoutlined in the EU 2050 Roadmap. (10) Figure 1 provides an illustrative breakdown of the changesrequired to achieve this across economic sectors and the scale of the challenge for all EU citizens.
The overall aim is that EU greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by between 80% and 95% relativeto 1990 levels by 2050. The EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package is guided by this analysis, as is theEU mitigation contribution to the Paris Agreement, which specifies a reduction of greenhouse gasemissions by at least 40% relative to 1990 levels by 2030.
The EU Climate and Energy Package also established binding emissions reduction targets under the twopillars of climate action: 1) the EU—wide Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and 2) the MemberState—led Effort Sharing Decision (ESD; also known as non—ETS). The Emissions Trading Scheme is theEU’s main tool for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from large scale power generation andindustry. It covers 45% of EU-wide emissions of greenhouse gases. For Ireland the Emissions TradingScheme covers 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. This means that Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decisiontarget (which includes emissions from the built environment, transport, agriculture and waste) accountsfor significantly more of Ireland’s emissions, at 73%, than the EU average of 55%. (9) This is reflectedin Ireland’s non-Emissions Trading Scheme emissions, which are much higher than the EU average.
Ireland’s Effort Sharing Decision emission reduction target is a 20% reduction in emissions ofgreenhouse gases by 2020, relative to emissions in 2005, with binding annual emissions limits for theperiod 2013 to 2020. The EU Energy Union and its targets for renewable energy and energy efficiencyare linked to climate policy. Ireland has specific 2020 targets for these areas, which are listed in Table 1.In June 2016, the EU Commission presented proposals for Effort Sharing Decision emissions reductiontargets for the period 2020 to 2030 for Ireland and other Member States. Once finalised, these targetswill be considered in future Council reports.
2.4 EU Adaptation Strategy
The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013,sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climateimpacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly large—scaleirreversible impacts, the international community has agreed that global warming must be kept below2°C compared to the pre-industrial temperature. International action to reduce greenhouse gas emissionswill therefore be needed for decades to come. But however successful these mitigation efforts prove to
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be, the impact of climate change will increase in the coming decades due to the delayed impacts of past
and current greenhouse gas emissions. Europe and other parts of the world therefore have no choice but
to take adaptation measures to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts and their economic,
environmental and social costs. By prioritising coherent, flexible and participatory approaches, it will be
much cheaper to take early, planned adaptation action than to pay the price of not adapting to climate
change.
The EU Adaptation Strategy has three objectives.
1. Promoting action by Member States: The Commission encourages all Member States to adopt
comprehensive adaptation strategies (15 had strategies as of mid-2013) and will provide guidance and
funding to help them build up their adaptation capacities and take action. The Commission will also
support adaptation in cities by launching a voluntary commitment based on the Covenant of Mayors
initiative.
2. Promoting better informed decision-making by addressing gaps in knowledge about adaptation and
further developing the European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) as the ‘one-stop shop’
for adaptation information in Europe.
3. Promoting adaptation in key vulnerable sectors through agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy,
ensuring that Europe’s infrastructure is made more resilient, and encouraging the use of insurance
against natural and man-made disasters.
The above four policies provide the overarching context in which the proposed development can
be assessed. They place a strong emphasis on the improvement of the efficiency of generators
and the promotion of renewable energy, in particular wind. The power plant which is one of the
most efficient available, can also provide the flexibility to facilitate the connection of further
renewable energy onto the national grid and will therefore be in accordance with the
international policies.
3. National Planning Context
3.1 Energy Policies of IEA Countries (2012)
Ireland has implemented some significant changes since the last IEA in-depth review of its energy
policies in 2007, and commendably, reforms have continued at a regular pace despite the disruptive
effects of the financial crisis on its economy. Reform of the electricity and natural gas markets has
continued – the Single Electricity Market (SEM) has been implemented, retail markets are open to
competition, investment in infrastructure has continued and a significant smart-metering study has been
completed. Nevertheless, the progressive market liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets has not
displaced the market power of the traditional state-owned incumbents, and concerns linger with regard
to the level of state involvement in these two sectors.
Renewable energy capacity has continued to expand, a new procedure to integrate wind power has been
introduced, and there has been a large increase in investment in energy-related research and
development. Ireland has a very proactive energy efficiency policy, which is helping to reduce its carbon
footprint in line with the European Union binding target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 4
be, the impact of climate change will increase in the coming decades due to the delayed impacts of past
and current greenhouse gas emissions. Europe and other parts of the world therefore have no choice but
to take adaptation measures to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts and their economic,
environmental and social costs. By prioritising coherent, flexible and participatory approaches, it will be
much cheaper to take early, planned adaptation action than to pay the price of not adapting to climate
change.
The EU Adaptation Strategy has three objectives.
1. Promoting action by Member States: The Commission encourages all Member States to adopt
comprehensive adaptation strategies (15 had strategies as of mid-2013) and will provide guidance and
funding to help them build up their adaptation capacities and take action. The Commission will also
support adaptation in cities by launching a voluntary commitment based on the Covenant of Mayors
initiative.
2. Promoting better informed decision-making by addressing gaps in knowledge about adaptation and
further developing the European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) as the ‘one-stop shop’
for adaptation information in Europe.
3. Promoting adaptation in key vulnerable sectors through agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy,
ensuring that Europe’s infrastructure is made more resilient, and encouraging the use of insurance
against natural and man-made disasters.
The above four policies provide the overarching context in which the proposed development can
be assessed. They place a strong emphasis on the improvement of the efficiency of generators
and the promotion of renewable energy, in particular wind. The power plant which is one of the
most efficient available, can also provide the flexibility to facilitate the connection of further
renewable energy onto the national grid and will therefore be in accordance with the
international policies.
3. National Planning Context
3.1 Energy Policies of IEA Countries (2012)
Ireland has implemented some significant changes since the last IEA in-depth review of its energy
policies in 2007, and commendably, reforms have continued at a regular pace despite the disruptive
effects of the financial crisis on its economy. Reform of the electricity and natural gas markets has
continued – the Single Electricity Market (SEM) has been implemented, retail markets are open to
competition, investment in infrastructure has continued and a significant smart-metering study has been
completed. Nevertheless, the progressive market liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets has not
displaced the market power of the traditional state-owned incumbents, and concerns linger with regard
to the level of state involvement in these two sectors.
Renewable energy capacity has continued to expand, a new procedure to integrate wind power has been
introduced, and there has been a large increase in investment in energy-related research and
development. Ireland has a very proactive energy efficiency policy, which is helping to reduce its carbon
footprint in line with the European Union binding target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
be, the impact of climate change will increase in the coming decades due to the delayed impacts of pastand current greenhouse gas emissions. Europe and other parts of the world therefore have no choice butto take adaptation measures to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts and their economic,environmental and social costs. By prioritising coherent, flexible and participatory approaches, it will bemuch cheaper to take early, planned adaptation action than to pay the price of not adapting to climatechange.
The EU Adaptation Strategy has three objectives.
1. Promoting action by Member States: The Commission encourages all Member States to adoptcomprehensive adaptation strategies (15 had strategies as of mid-2013) and will provide guidance andfunding to help them build up their adaptation capacities and take action. The Commission will alsosupport adaptation in cities by launching a voluntary commitment based on the Covenant of Mayorsinitiative.
2. Promoting better informed decision-making by addressing gaps in knowledge about adaptation andfurther developing the European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) as the ‘one—stop shop’for adaptation information in Europe.
3. Promoting adaptation in key vulnerable sectors through agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy,ensuring that Europe’s infrastructure is made more resilient, and encouraging the use of insuranceagainst natural and man—made disasters.
.9 ’9 The abovefourpolicies provide the overarching context in which the proposed development canbe assessed. They place a strong emphasis on the improvement of the efliciency ofgeneratorsand thepromotion ofrenewable energy, in particular wind. The powerplant which is one of themost ejficient available, can also provide the flexibility to facilitate the connection offurtherrenewable energy onto the national grid and will therefore be in accordance with theinternationalpolicies.
3. National Planning Context
3.1 Energy Policies of IEA Countries (2012)
Ireland has implemented some significant changes since the last IEA in—depth review of its energypolicies in 2007, and commendably, reforms have continued at a regular pace despite the disruptiveeffects of the financial crisis on its economy. Reform of the electricity and natural gas markets hascontinued — the Single Electricity Market (SEM) has been implemented, retail markets are open tocompetition, investment in infrastructure has continued and a significant smart—metering study has beencompleted. Nevertheless, the progressive market liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets has notdisplaced the market power of the traditional state—owned incumbents, and concerns linger with regardto the level of state involvement in these two sectors.
Renewable energy capacity has continued to expand, a new procedure to integrate wind power has beenintroduced, and there has been a large increase in investment in energy—related research anddevelopment. Ireland has a very proactive energy efficiency policy, which is helping to reduce its carbonfootprint in line with the European Union binding target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 4
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be, the impact of climate change will increase in the coming decades due to the delayed impacts of past
and current greenhouse gas emissions. Europe and other parts of the world therefore have no choice but
to take adaptation measures to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts and their economic,
environmental and social costs. By prioritising coherent, flexible and participatory approaches, it will be
much cheaper to take early, planned adaptation action than to pay the price of not adapting to climate
change.
The EU Adaptation Strategy has three objectives.
1. Promoting action by Member States: The Commission encourages all Member States to adopt
comprehensive adaptation strategies (15 had strategies as of mid-2013) and will provide guidance and
funding to help them build up their adaptation capacities and take action. The Commission will also
support adaptation in cities by launching a voluntary commitment based on the Covenant of Mayors
initiative.
2. Promoting better informed decision-making by addressing gaps in knowledge about adaptation and
further developing the European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) as the ‘one-stop shop’
for adaptation information in Europe.
3. Promoting adaptation in key vulnerable sectors through agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy,
ensuring that Europe’s infrastructure is made more resilient, and encouraging the use of insurance
against natural and man-made disasters.
The above four policies provide the overarching context in which the proposed development can
be assessed. They place a strong emphasis on the improvement of the efficiency of generators
and the promotion of renewable energy, in particular wind. The power plant which is one of the
most efficient available, can also provide the flexibility to facilitate the connection of further
renewable energy onto the national grid and will therefore be in accordance with the
international policies.
3. National Planning Context
3.1 Energy Policies of IEA Countries (2012)
Ireland has implemented some significant changes since the last IEA in-depth review of its energy
policies in 2007, and commendably, reforms have continued at a regular pace despite the disruptive
effects of the financial crisis on its economy. Reform of the electricity and natural gas markets has
continued – the Single Electricity Market (SEM) has been implemented, retail markets are open to
competition, investment in infrastructure has continued and a significant smart-metering study has been
completed. Nevertheless, the progressive market liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets has not
displaced the market power of the traditional state-owned incumbents, and concerns linger with regard
to the level of state involvement in these two sectors.
Renewable energy capacity has continued to expand, a new procedure to integrate wind power has been
introduced, and there has been a large increase in investment in energy-related research and
development. Ireland has a very proactive energy efficiency policy, which is helping to reduce its carbon
footprint in line with the European Union binding target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 4
be, the impact of climate change will increase in the coming decades due to the delayed impacts of past
and current greenhouse gas emissions. Europe and other parts of the world therefore have no choice but
to take adaptation measures to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts and their economic,
environmental and social costs. By prioritising coherent, flexible and participatory approaches, it will be
much cheaper to take early, planned adaptation action than to pay the price of not adapting to climate
change.
The EU Adaptation Strategy has three objectives.
1. Promoting action by Member States: The Commission encourages all Member States to adopt
comprehensive adaptation strategies (15 had strategies as of mid-2013) and will provide guidance and
funding to help them build up their adaptation capacities and take action. The Commission will also
support adaptation in cities by launching a voluntary commitment based on the Covenant of Mayors
initiative.
2. Promoting better informed decision-making by addressing gaps in knowledge about adaptation and
further developing the European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) as the ‘one-stop shop’
for adaptation information in Europe.
3. Promoting adaptation in key vulnerable sectors through agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy,
ensuring that Europe’s infrastructure is made more resilient, and encouraging the use of insurance
against natural and man-made disasters.
The above four policies provide the overarching context in which the proposed development can
be assessed. They place a strong emphasis on the improvement of the efficiency of generators
and the promotion of renewable energy, in particular wind. The power plant which is one of the
most efficient available, can also provide the flexibility to facilitate the connection of further
renewable energy onto the national grid and will therefore be in accordance with the
international policies.
3. National Planning Context
3.1 Energy Policies of IEA Countries (2012)
Ireland has implemented some significant changes since the last IEA in-depth review of its energy
policies in 2007, and commendably, reforms have continued at a regular pace despite the disruptive
effects of the financial crisis on its economy. Reform of the electricity and natural gas markets has
continued – the Single Electricity Market (SEM) has been implemented, retail markets are open to
competition, investment in infrastructure has continued and a significant smart-metering study has been
completed. Nevertheless, the progressive market liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets has not
displaced the market power of the traditional state-owned incumbents, and concerns linger with regard
to the level of state involvement in these two sectors.
Renewable energy capacity has continued to expand, a new procedure to integrate wind power has been
introduced, and there has been a large increase in investment in energy-related research and
development. Ireland has a very proactive energy efficiency policy, which is helping to reduce its carbon
footprint in line with the European Union binding target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
be, the impact of climate change will increase in the coming decades due to the delayed impacts of pastand current greenhouse gas emissions. Europe and other parts of the world therefore have no choice butto take adaptation measures to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts and their economic,environmental and social costs. By prioritising coherent, flexible and participatory approaches, it will bemuch cheaper to take early, planned adaptation action than to pay the price of not adapting to climatechange.
The EU Adaptation Strategy has three objectives.
1. Promoting action by Member States: The Commission encourages all Member States to adoptcomprehensive adaptation strategies (15 had strategies as of mid-2013) and will provide guidance andfunding to help them build up their adaptation capacities and take action. The Commission will alsosupport adaptation in cities by launching a voluntary commitment based on the Covenant of Mayorsinitiative.
2. Promoting better informed decision-making by addressing gaps in knowledge about adaptation andfurther developing the European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) as the ‘one—stop shop’for adaptation information in Europe.
3. Promoting adaptation in key vulnerable sectors through agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy,ensuring that Europe’s infrastructure is made more resilient, and encouraging the use of insuranceagainst natural and man—made disasters.
.9 ’9 The abovefourpolicies provide the overarching context in which the proposed development canbe assessed. They place a strong emphasis on the improvement of the efliciency ofgeneratorsand thepromotion ofrenewable energy, in particular wind. The powerplant which is one of themost ejficient available, can also provide the flexibility to facilitate the connection offurtherrenewable energy onto the national grid and will therefore be in accordance with theinternationalpolicies.
3. National Planning Context
3.1 Energy Policies of IEA Countries (2012)
Ireland has implemented some significant changes since the last IEA in—depth review of its energypolicies in 2007, and commendably, reforms have continued at a regular pace despite the disruptiveeffects of the financial crisis on its economy. Reform of the electricity and natural gas markets hascontinued — the Single Electricity Market (SEM) has been implemented, retail markets are open tocompetition, investment in infrastructure has continued and a significant smart—metering study has beencompleted. Nevertheless, the progressive market liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets has notdisplaced the market power of the traditional state—owned incumbents, and concerns linger with regardto the level of state involvement in these two sectors.
Renewable energy capacity has continued to expand, a new procedure to integrate wind power has beenintroduced, and there has been a large increase in investment in energy—related research anddevelopment. Ireland has a very proactive energy efficiency policy, which is helping to reduce its carbonfootprint in line with the European Union binding target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
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be, the impact of climate change will increase in the coming decades due to the delayed impacts of pastand current greenhouse gas emissions. Europe and other parts of the world therefore have no choice butto take adaptation measures to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts and their economic,environmental and social costs. By prioritising coherent, flexible and participatory approaches, it will bemuch cheaper to take early, planned adaptation action than to pay the price of not adapting to climatechange.
The EU Adaptation Strategy has three objectives.
1. Promoting action by Member States: The Commission encourages all Member States to adoptcomprehensive adaptation strategies (15 had strategies as of mid-2013) and will provide guidance andfunding to help them build up their adaptation capacities and take action. The Commission will alsosupport adaptation in cities by launching a voluntary commitment based on the Covenant of Mayorsinitiative.
2. Promoting better informed decision-making by addressing gaps in knowledge about adaptation andfurther developing the European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) as the ‘one—stop shop’for adaptation information in Europe.
3. Promoting adaptation in key vulnerable sectors through agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy,ensuring that Europe’s infrastructure is made more resilient, and encouraging the use of insuranceagainst natural and man—made disasters.
'1' The abovefourpolicies provide the overarching context in which the proposed development canbe assessed. They place a strong emphasis on the improvement of the efliciency ofgeneratorsand thepromotion ofrenewable energy, in particular wind. The powerplant which is one of themost ejficient available, can also provide the flexibility to facilitate the connection offurtherrenewable energy onto the national grid and will therefore be in accordance with theinternationalpolicies.
3. National Planning Context
3.1 Energy Policies of IEA Countries (2012)
Ireland has implemented some significant changes since the last IEA in—depth review of its energypolicies in 2007, and commendably, reforms have continued at a regular pace despite the disruptiveeffects of the financial crisis on its economy. Reform of the electricity and natural gas markets hascontinued — the Single Electricity Market (SEM) has been implemented, retail markets are open tocompetition, investment in infrastructure has continued and a significant smart—metering study has beencompleted. Nevertheless, the progressive market liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets has notdisplaced the market power of the traditional state—owned incumbents, and concerns linger with regardto the level of state involvement in these two sectors.
Renewable energy capacity has continued to expand, a new procedure to integrate wind power has beenintroduced, and there has been a large increase in investment in energy—related research anddevelopment. Ireland has a very proactive energy efficiency policy, which is helping to reduce its carbonfootprint in line with the European Union binding target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
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20% (relative to 1990) by 2020. So far, GHG emissions have fallen in line with Ireland’s present
obligations.
Renewable sources of energy, and particularly wind, bring variability and uncertainty to power systems.
This has potential impacts on power system reliability and efficiency. These impacts can be either
positive or negative; however, integrating large amounts of wind power becomes a significant challenge
at some level of penetration, potentially raising the cost of integration High penetration of wind power
has impacts that have to be managed through proper utilisation of all power system flexibility resources:
interconnection, flexible generation, storage and demand-side management. In addition system and
market operations need to be such that the resources are available when needed.
The predominance of gas-fired generation in Ireland’s power mix already provides an important level of
system flexibility, and current levels of wind penetration suggest that wind power can make a substantial
contribution to electricity capacity without significant reconfiguration of the electricity system.
Nonetheless, Ireland’s ambitious targets for 2020 and beyond will require the integration of even higher
volumes of wind power, some of which offshore, and this will create a whole series of new challenges
for policy makers and stakeholders. The integration challenge in Ireland is particularly large, as it is a
relatively small island with currently little interconnection.
For Ireland’s policy makers to achieve the 2020 objectives, detailed consideration will have to be given
to all measures to increase system flexibility. Accurate wind forecasting combined with complementary
market rules, for example short gate-closure times, can to some extent reduce the need for additional
reserve capacity at higher levels of wind penetration. Greater use can be made of conventional plants,
notably the existing gas-fired open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT)
plants
The increased level of renewable generation requires flexible generation as can be provided by
open-cycle gas turbines (OCGT). The proposed Grange power plant uses and is therefore in
compliance with this policy.
3.2 The National Policy Position
The National Policy Position outlines the context and basis for national action on climate change. In
doing so it recognises that climate change is a threat for humanity. It anticipates and supports
mobilisation of a comprehensive international response under the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change to address climate change and a global transition to a low carbon future. It recognises
the challenges and opportunities of the broad transition agenda for society and aims, as a fundamental
national objective, to achieve transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050.
The National Policy Position established a long-term national mitigation objective of low carbon
transition based on an aggregate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of at least 80% compared to
1990 levels by 2050 across the electricity generation, built environment and transport sectors. In
parallel, an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land-use sector, including forestry, is
envisaged which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. This is to be pursued
through the National Mitigation Plan.
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20% (relative to 1990) by 2020. So far, GHG emissions have fallen in line with Ireland’s present
obligations.
Renewable sources of energy, and particularly wind, bring variability and uncertainty to power systems.
This has potential impacts on power system reliability and efficiency. These impacts can be either
positive or negative; however, integrating large amounts of wind power becomes a significant challenge
at some level of penetration, potentially raising the cost of integration High penetration of wind power
has impacts that have to be managed through proper utilisation of all power system flexibility resources:
interconnection, flexible generation, storage and demand-side management. In addition system and
market operations need to be such that the resources are available when needed.
The predominance of gas-fired generation in Ireland’s power mix already provides an important level of
system flexibility, and current levels of wind penetration suggest that wind power can make a substantial
contribution to electricity capacity without significant reconfiguration of the electricity system.
Nonetheless, Ireland’s ambitious targets for 2020 and beyond will require the integration of even higher
volumes of wind power, some of which offshore, and this will create a whole series of new challenges
for policy makers and stakeholders. The integration challenge in Ireland is particularly large, as it is a
relatively small island with currently little interconnection.
For Ireland’s policy makers to achieve the 2020 objectives, detailed consideration will have to be given
to all measures to increase system flexibility. Accurate wind forecasting combined with complementary
market rules, for example short gate-closure times, can to some extent reduce the need for additional
reserve capacity at higher levels of wind penetration. Greater use can be made of conventional plants,
notably the existing gas-fired open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT)
plants
The increased level of renewable generation requires flexible generation as can be provided by
open-cycle gas turbines (OCGT). The proposed Grange power plant uses and is therefore in
compliance with this policy.
3.2 The National Policy Position
The National Policy Position outlines the context and basis for national action on climate change. In
doing so it recognises that climate change is a threat for humanity. It anticipates and supports
mobilisation of a comprehensive international response under the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change to address climate change and a global transition to a low carbon future. It recognises
the challenges and opportunities of the broad transition agenda for society and aims, as a fundamental
national objective, to achieve transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050.
The National Policy Position established a long-term national mitigation objective of low carbon
transition based on an aggregate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of at least 80% compared to
1990 levels by 2050 across the electricity generation, built environment and transport sectors. In
parallel, an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land-use sector, including forestry, is
envisaged which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. This is to be pursued
through the National Mitigation Plan.
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20% (relative to 1990) by 2020. So far, GHG emissions have fallen in line with Ireland’s presentobligations.
Renewable sources of energy, and particularly wind, bring variability and uncertainty to power systems.This has potential impacts on power system reliability and efficiency. These impacts can be eitherpositive or negative; however, integrating large amounts of wind power becomes a significant challengeat some level of penetration, potentially raising the cost of integration High penetration of wind powerhas impacts that have to be managed through proper utilisation of all power system flexibility resources:interconnection, flexible generation, storage and demand-side management. In addition system andmarket operations need to be such that the resources are available when needed.
The predominance of gas-fired generation in Ireland’s power mix already provides an important level ofsystem flexibility, and current levels of wind penetration suggest that wind power can make a substantialcontribution to electricity capacity without significant reconfiguration of the electricity system.Nonetheless, Ireland’s ambitious targets for 2020 and beyond will require the integration of even highervolumes of wind power, some of which offshore, and this will create a whole series of new challengesfor policy makers and stakeholders. The integration challenge in Ireland is particularly large, as it is arelatively small island with currently little interconnection.
For Ireland’s policy makers to achieve the 2020 objectives, detailed consideration will have to be givento all measures to increase system flexibility. Accurate wind forecasting combined with complementarymarket rules, for example short gate—closure times, can to some extent reduce the need for additionalreserve capacity at higher levels of wind penetration. Greater use can be made of conventional plants,notably the existing gas—fired open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or combined—cycle gas turbine (CCGT)plants
0’9 The increased level of renewable generation requires flexible generation as can be provided byopen-cycle gas turbines (OCGT). The proposed Grange power plant uses and is therefore incompliance with this policy.
3.2 The National Policy Position
The National Policy Position outlines the context and basis for national action on climate change. Indoing so it recognises that climate change is a threat for humanity. It anticipates and supportsmobilisation of a comprehensive international response under the UN Framework Convention onClimate Change to address climate change and a global transition to a low carbon future. It recognisesthe challenges and opportunities of the broad transition agenda for society and aims, as a fundamentalnational objective, to achieve transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentallysustainable economy by 2050.
The National Policy Position established a long—term national mitigation objective of low carbontransition based on an aggregate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of at least 80% compared to1990 levels by 2050 across the electricity generation, built environment and transport sectors. Inparallel, an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land-use sector, including forestry, isenvisaged which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. This is to be pursuedthrough the National Mitigation Plan.
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20% (relative to 1990) by 2020. So far, GHG emissions have fallen in line with Ireland’s present
obligations.
Renewable sources of energy, and particularly wind, bring variability and uncertainty to power systems.
This has potential impacts on power system reliability and efficiency. These impacts can be either
positive or negative; however, integrating large amounts of wind power becomes a significant challenge
at some level of penetration, potentially raising the cost of integration High penetration of wind power
has impacts that have to be managed through proper utilisation of all power system flexibility resources:
interconnection, flexible generation, storage and demand-side management. In addition system and
market operations need to be such that the resources are available when needed.
The predominance of gas-fired generation in Ireland’s power mix already provides an important level of
system flexibility, and current levels of wind penetration suggest that wind power can make a substantial
contribution to electricity capacity without significant reconfiguration of the electricity system.
Nonetheless, Ireland’s ambitious targets for 2020 and beyond will require the integration of even higher
volumes of wind power, some of which offshore, and this will create a whole series of new challenges
for policy makers and stakeholders. The integration challenge in Ireland is particularly large, as it is a
relatively small island with currently little interconnection.
For Ireland’s policy makers to achieve the 2020 objectives, detailed consideration will have to be given
to all measures to increase system flexibility. Accurate wind forecasting combined with complementary
market rules, for example short gate-closure times, can to some extent reduce the need for additional
reserve capacity at higher levels of wind penetration. Greater use can be made of conventional plants,
notably the existing gas-fired open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT)
plants
The increased level of renewable generation requires flexible generation as can be provided by
open-cycle gas turbines (OCGT). The proposed Grange power plant uses and is therefore in
compliance with this policy.
3.2 The National Policy Position
The National Policy Position outlines the context and basis for national action on climate change. In
doing so it recognises that climate change is a threat for humanity. It anticipates and supports
mobilisation of a comprehensive international response under the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change to address climate change and a global transition to a low carbon future. It recognises
the challenges and opportunities of the broad transition agenda for society and aims, as a fundamental
national objective, to achieve transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050.
The National Policy Position established a long-term national mitigation objective of low carbon
transition based on an aggregate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of at least 80% compared to
1990 levels by 2050 across the electricity generation, built environment and transport sectors. In
parallel, an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land-use sector, including forestry, is
envisaged which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. This is to be pursued
through the National Mitigation Plan.
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20% (relative to 1990) by 2020. So far, GHG emissions have fallen in line with Ireland’s present
obligations.
Renewable sources of energy, and particularly wind, bring variability and uncertainty to power systems.
This has potential impacts on power system reliability and efficiency. These impacts can be either
positive or negative; however, integrating large amounts of wind power becomes a significant challenge
at some level of penetration, potentially raising the cost of integration High penetration of wind power
has impacts that have to be managed through proper utilisation of all power system flexibility resources:
interconnection, flexible generation, storage and demand-side management. In addition system and
market operations need to be such that the resources are available when needed.
The predominance of gas-fired generation in Ireland’s power mix already provides an important level of
system flexibility, and current levels of wind penetration suggest that wind power can make a substantial
contribution to electricity capacity without significant reconfiguration of the electricity system.
Nonetheless, Ireland’s ambitious targets for 2020 and beyond will require the integration of even higher
volumes of wind power, some of which offshore, and this will create a whole series of new challenges
for policy makers and stakeholders. The integration challenge in Ireland is particularly large, as it is a
relatively small island with currently little interconnection.
For Ireland’s policy makers to achieve the 2020 objectives, detailed consideration will have to be given
to all measures to increase system flexibility. Accurate wind forecasting combined with complementary
market rules, for example short gate-closure times, can to some extent reduce the need for additional
reserve capacity at higher levels of wind penetration. Greater use can be made of conventional plants,
notably the existing gas-fired open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT)
plants
The increased level of renewable generation requires flexible generation as can be provided by
open-cycle gas turbines (OCGT). The proposed Grange power plant uses and is therefore in
compliance with this policy.
3.2 The National Policy Position
The National Policy Position outlines the context and basis for national action on climate change. In
doing so it recognises that climate change is a threat for humanity. It anticipates and supports
mobilisation of a comprehensive international response under the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change to address climate change and a global transition to a low carbon future. It recognises
the challenges and opportunities of the broad transition agenda for society and aims, as a fundamental
national objective, to achieve transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050.
The National Policy Position established a long-term national mitigation objective of low carbon
transition based on an aggregate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of at least 80% compared to
1990 levels by 2050 across the electricity generation, built environment and transport sectors. In
parallel, an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land-use sector, including forestry, is
envisaged which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. This is to be pursued
through the National Mitigation Plan.
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20% (relative to 1990) by 2020. So far, GHG emissions have fallen in line with Ireland’s presentobligations.
Renewable sources of energy, and particularly wind, bring variability and uncertainty to power systems.This has potential impacts on power system reliability and efficiency. These impacts can be eitherpositive or negative; however, integrating large amounts of wind power becomes a significant challengeat some level of penetration, potentially raising the cost of integration High penetration of wind powerhas impacts that have to be managed through proper utilisation of all power system flexibility resources:interconnection, flexible generation, storage and demand-side management. In addition system andmarket operations need to be such that the resources are available when needed.
The predominance of gas-fired generation in Ireland’s power mix already provides an important level ofsystem flexibility, and current levels of wind penetration suggest that wind power can make a substantialcontribution to electricity capacity without significant reconfiguration of the electricity system.Nonetheless, Ireland’s ambitious targets for 2020 and beyond will require the integration of even highervolumes of wind power, some of which offshore, and this will create a whole series of new challengesfor policy makers and stakeholders. The integration challenge in Ireland is particularly large, as it is arelatively small island with currently little interconnection.
For Ireland’s policy makers to achieve the 2020 objectives, detailed consideration will have to be givento all measures to increase system flexibility. Accurate wind forecasting combined with complementarymarket rules, for example short gate—closure times, can to some extent reduce the need for additionalreserve capacity at higher levels of wind penetration. Greater use can be made of conventional plants,notably the existing gas—fired open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or combined—cycle gas turbine (CCGT)plants
0’9 The increased level of renewable generation requires flexible generation as can be provided byopen-cycle gas turbines (OCGT). The proposed Grange power plant uses and is therefore incompliance with this policy.
3.2 The National Policy Position
The National Policy Position outlines the context and basis for national action on climate change. Indoing so it recognises that climate change is a threat for humanity. It anticipates and supportsmobilisation of a comprehensive international response under the UN Framework Convention onClimate Change to address climate change and a global transition to a low carbon future. It recognisesthe challenges and opportunities of the broad transition agenda for society and aims, as a fundamentalnational objective, to achieve transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentallysustainable economy by 2050.
The National Policy Position established a long—term national mitigation objective of low carbontransition based on an aggregate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of at least 80% compared to1990 levels by 2050 across the electricity generation, built environment and transport sectors. Inparallel, an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land-use sector, including forestry, isenvisaged which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. This is to be pursuedthrough the National Mitigation Plan.
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20% (relative to 1990) by 2020. So far, GHG emissions have fallen in line with Ireland’s presentobligations.
Renewable sources of energy, and particularly wind, bring variability and uncertainty to power systems.This has potential impacts on power system reliability and efficiency. These impacts can be eitherpositive or negative; however, integrating large amounts of wind power becomes a significant challengeat some level of penetration, potentially raising the cost of integration High penetration of wind powerhas impacts that have to be managed through proper utilisation of all power system flexibility resources:interconnection, flexible generation, storage and demand-side management. In addition system andmarket operations need to be such that the resources are available when needed.
The predominance of gas-fired generation in Ireland’s power mix already provides an important level ofsystem flexibility, and current levels of wind penetration suggest that wind power can make a substantialcontribution to electricity capacity without significant reconfiguration of the electricity system.Nonetheless, Ireland’s ambitious targets for 2020 and beyond will require the integration of even highervolumes of wind power, some of which offshore, and this will create a whole series of new challengesfor policy makers and stakeholders. The integration challenge in Ireland is particularly large, as it is arelatively small island with currently little interconnection.
For Ireland’s policy makers to achieve the 2020 objectives, detailed consideration will have to be givento all measures to increase system flexibility. Accurate wind forecasting combined with complementarymarket rules, for example short gate—closure times, can to some extent reduce the need for additionalreserve capacity at higher levels of wind penetration. Greater use can be made of conventional plants,notably the existing gas—fired open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or combined—cycle gas turbine (CCGT)plants
0’9 The increased level of renewable generation requires flexible generation as can be provided byopen-cycle gas turbines (OCGT). The proposed Grange power plant uses and is therefore incompliance with this policy.
3.2 The National Policy Position
The National Policy Position outlines the context and basis for national action on climate change. Indoing so it recognises that climate change is a threat for humanity. It anticipates and supportsmobilisation of a comprehensive international response under the UN Framework Convention onClimate Change to address climate change and a global transition to a low carbon future. It recognisesthe challenges and opportunities of the broad transition agenda for society and aims, as a fundamentalnational objective, to achieve transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentallysustainable economy by 2050.
The National Policy Position established a long-term national mitigation objective of low carbontransition based on an aggregate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of at least 80% compared to1990 levels by 2050 across the electricity generation, built environment and transport sectors. Inparallel, an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land-use sector, including forestry, isenvisaged which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. This is to be pursuedthrough the National Mitigation Plan.
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The National Policy Position also establishes the objective to inform and mobilise an integrated
approach to adaptation. This would involve all stakeholders on all institutional levels to ensure that
adaptation measures are identified and implemented. This would include thorough incorporation of these
into future investment plans, to manage and reduce sectoral and local vulnerability to the negative
impacts of climate change.
The proposed power plant is highly efficient and would allow the retirement of older, more
polluting power generators. Consequently it will contribute to the main objective of the NPP
which is a reduction in CO2 emissions.
3.3 Towards 2016: Ten Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 – 2015
Towards 2016 outlines a number of key objectives for economic and social development in Ireland
during the next ten years. In relation to energy, "Towards 2016" recognises that "it is imperative for a
modern competitive economy to have reliable, secure and competitively priced energy available to it.
Long-term actions and decisions regarding the energy sector must also be sustainable from an
environmental perspective in order to provide safeguards for future generations."
Energy policy aims outlined in the paper include security of energy supply, environmental sustainability
and economic competitiveness. Key priorities for energy policy identified in "Towards 2016" include:
• The delivery of critical energy infrastructure;
• The expansion of the contribution of renewable energy;
• The progression of structural changes in the energy sector; and
• An improvement in energy efficiency and demand management across all sectors to address fuel
poverty.
The highly efficient power plant is in compliance with the key priorities for energy policy as
stated in the above framework.
3.4 Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
This White Paper is a complete energy policy update, which sets out a framework to guide policy
between now and 2030. Its objective is to guide a transition to a low carbon energy system, which
provides secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to customers.
This national energy policy framework has been developed in the context of the significant role played
by European institutions in determining energy policy, markets, and regulation. It takes account of
European and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economic
and employment priorities. The White Paper does not set out detailed proposals, which can be found in
specific work programmes that are either in place or under development. Progress in the implementation
of energy policy since the last white Paper was published in 2007 is set out in Annex C.
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The National Policy Position also establishes the objective to inform and mobilise an integrated
approach to adaptation. This would involve all stakeholders on all institutional levels to ensure that
adaptation measures are identified and implemented. This would include thorough incorporation of these
into future investment plans, to manage and reduce sectoral and local vulnerability to the negative
impacts of climate change.
The proposed power plant is highly efficient and would allow the retirement of older, more
polluting power generators. Consequently it will contribute to the main objective of the NPP
which is a reduction in CO2 emissions.
3.3 Towards 2016: Ten Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 – 2015
Towards 2016 outlines a number of key objectives for economic and social development in Ireland
during the next ten years. In relation to energy, "Towards 2016" recognises that "it is imperative for a
modern competitive economy to have reliable, secure and competitively priced energy available to it.
Long-term actions and decisions regarding the energy sector must also be sustainable from an
environmental perspective in order to provide safeguards for future generations."
Energy policy aims outlined in the paper include security of energy supply, environmental sustainability
and economic competitiveness. Key priorities for energy policy identified in "Towards 2016" include:
• The delivery of critical energy infrastructure;
• The expansion of the contribution of renewable energy;
• The progression of structural changes in the energy sector; and
• An improvement in energy efficiency and demand management across all sectors to address fuel
poverty.
The highly efficient power plant is in compliance with the key priorities for energy policy as
stated in the above framework.
3.4 Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
This White Paper is a complete energy policy update, which sets out a framework to guide policy
between now and 2030. Its objective is to guide a transition to a low carbon energy system, which
provides secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to customers.
This national energy policy framework has been developed in the context of the significant role played
by European institutions in determining energy policy, markets, and regulation. It takes account of
European and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economic
and employment priorities. The White Paper does not set out detailed proposals, which can be found in
specific work programmes that are either in place or under development. Progress in the implementation
of energy policy since the last white Paper was published in 2007 is set out in Annex C.
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The National Policy Position also establishes the objective to inform and mobilise an integratedapproach to adaptation. This would involve all stakeholders on all institutional levels to ensure thatadaptation measures are identified and implemented. This would include thorough incorporation of theseinto future investment plans, to manage and reduce sectoral and local vulnerability to the negativeimpacts of climate change.
A The proposed power plant is highly efficient and would allow the retirement of older, morepolluting power generators. Consequently it will contribute to the main objective of the NPPwhich is a reduction in C02 emissions.
3.3 Towards 2016: Ten Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 — 2015
Towards 2016 outlines a number of key objectives for economic and social development in Irelandduring the next ten years. In relation to energy, "Towards 2016" recognises that "it is imperative for amodern competitive economy to have reliable, secure and competitively priced energy available to it.Long—term actions and decisions regarding the energy sector must also be sustainable from anenvironmental perspective in order to provide safeguards for future generations."
Energy policy aims outlined in the paper include security of energy supply, environmental sustainabilityand economic competitiveness. Key priorities for energy policy identified in "Towards 2016” include:- The delivery of critical energy infrastructure;- The expansion of the contribution of renewable energy;- The progression of structural changes in the energy sector; and- An improvement in energy efficiency and demand management across all sectors to address fuelpoverty.
99.9 The highly efficient power plant is in compliance with the key priorities for energy policy asstated in the aboveframework.
3.4 Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
This White Paper is a complete energy policy update, which sets out a framework to guide policybetween now and 2030. Its objective is to guide a transition to a low carbon energy system, whichprovides secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to customers.
This national energy policy framework has been developed in the context of the significant role playedby European institutions in determining energy policy, markets, and regulation. It takes account ofEuropean and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economicand employment priorities. The White Paper does not set out detailed proposals, which can be found inspecific work programmes that are either in place or under development. Progress in the implementationof energy policy since the last white Paper was published in 2007 is set out in Annex C.
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The National Policy Position also establishes the objective to inform and mobilise an integrated
approach to adaptation. This would involve all stakeholders on all institutional levels to ensure that
adaptation measures are identified and implemented. This would include thorough incorporation of these
into future investment plans, to manage and reduce sectoral and local vulnerability to the negative
impacts of climate change.
The proposed power plant is highly efficient and would allow the retirement of older, more
polluting power generators. Consequently it will contribute to the main objective of the NPP
which is a reduction in CO2 emissions.
3.3 Towards 2016: Ten Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 – 2015
Towards 2016 outlines a number of key objectives for economic and social development in Ireland
during the next ten years. In relation to energy, "Towards 2016" recognises that "it is imperative for a
modern competitive economy to have reliable, secure and competitively priced energy available to it.
Long-term actions and decisions regarding the energy sector must also be sustainable from an
environmental perspective in order to provide safeguards for future generations."
Energy policy aims outlined in the paper include security of energy supply, environmental sustainability
and economic competitiveness. Key priorities for energy policy identified in "Towards 2016" include:
• The delivery of critical energy infrastructure;
• The expansion of the contribution of renewable energy;
• The progression of structural changes in the energy sector; and
• An improvement in energy efficiency and demand management across all sectors to address fuel
poverty.
The highly efficient power plant is in compliance with the key priorities for energy policy as
stated in the above framework.
3.4 Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
This White Paper is a complete energy policy update, which sets out a framework to guide policy
between now and 2030. Its objective is to guide a transition to a low carbon energy system, which
provides secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to customers.
This national energy policy framework has been developed in the context of the significant role played
by European institutions in determining energy policy, markets, and regulation. It takes account of
European and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economic
and employment priorities. The White Paper does not set out detailed proposals, which can be found in
specific work programmes that are either in place or under development. Progress in the implementation
of energy policy since the last white Paper was published in 2007 is set out in Annex C.
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The National Policy Position also establishes the objective to inform and mobilise an integrated
approach to adaptation. This would involve all stakeholders on all institutional levels to ensure that
adaptation measures are identified and implemented. This would include thorough incorporation of these
into future investment plans, to manage and reduce sectoral and local vulnerability to the negative
impacts of climate change.
The proposed power plant is highly efficient and would allow the retirement of older, more
polluting power generators. Consequently it will contribute to the main objective of the NPP
which is a reduction in CO2 emissions.
3.3 Towards 2016: Ten Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 – 2015
Towards 2016 outlines a number of key objectives for economic and social development in Ireland
during the next ten years. In relation to energy, "Towards 2016" recognises that "it is imperative for a
modern competitive economy to have reliable, secure and competitively priced energy available to it.
Long-term actions and decisions regarding the energy sector must also be sustainable from an
environmental perspective in order to provide safeguards for future generations."
Energy policy aims outlined in the paper include security of energy supply, environmental sustainability
and economic competitiveness. Key priorities for energy policy identified in "Towards 2016" include:
• The delivery of critical energy infrastructure;
• The expansion of the contribution of renewable energy;
• The progression of structural changes in the energy sector; and
• An improvement in energy efficiency and demand management across all sectors to address fuel
poverty.
The highly efficient power plant is in compliance with the key priorities for energy policy as
stated in the above framework.
3.4 Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
This White Paper is a complete energy policy update, which sets out a framework to guide policy
between now and 2030. Its objective is to guide a transition to a low carbon energy system, which
provides secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to customers.
This national energy policy framework has been developed in the context of the significant role played
by European institutions in determining energy policy, markets, and regulation. It takes account of
European and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economic
and employment priorities. The White Paper does not set out detailed proposals, which can be found in
specific work programmes that are either in place or under development. Progress in the implementation
of energy policy since the last white Paper was published in 2007 is set out in Annex C.
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The National Policy Position also establishes the objective to inform and mobilise an integratedapproach to adaptation. This would involve all stakeholders on all institutional levels to ensure thatadaptation measures are identified and implemented. This would include thorough incorporation of theseinto future investment plans, to manage and reduce sectoral and local vulnerability to the negativeimpacts of climate change.
A The proposed power plant is highly efficient and would allow the retirement of older, morepolluting power generators. Consequently it will contribute to the main objective of the NPPwhich is a reduction in C02 emissions.
3.3 Towards 2016: Ten Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 — 2015
Towards 2016 outlines a number of key objectives for economic and social development in Irelandduring the next ten years. In relation to energy, "Towards 2016" recognises that "it is imperative for amodern competitive economy to have reliable, secure and competitively priced energy available to it.Long—term actions and decisions regarding the energy sector must also be sustainable from anenvironmental perspective in order to provide safeguards for future generations."
Energy policy aims outlined in the paper include security of energy supply, environmental sustainabilityand economic competitiveness. Key priorities for energy policy identified in "Towards 2016” include:- The delivery of critical energy infrastructure;- The expansion of the contribution of renewable energy;- The progression of structural changes in the energy sector; and- An improvement in energy efficiency and demand management across all sectors to address fuelpoverty.
99.9 The highly efficient power plant is in compliance with the key priorities for energy policy asstated in the aboveframework.
3.4 Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
This White Paper is a complete energy policy update, which sets out a framework to guide policybetween now and 2030. Its objective is to guide a transition to a low carbon energy system, whichprovides secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to customers.
This national energy policy framework has been developed in the context of the significant role playedby European institutions in determining energy policy, markets, and regulation. It takes account ofEuropean and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economicand employment priorities. The White Paper does not set out detailed proposals, which can be found inspecific work programmes that are either in place or under development. Progress in the implementationof energy policy since the last white Paper was published in 2007 is set out in Annex C.
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The National Policy Position also establishes the objective to inform and mobilise an integratedapproach to adaptation. This would involve all stakeholders on all institutional levels to ensure thatadaptation measures are identified and implemented. This would include thorough incorporation of theseinto filture investment plans, to manage and reduce sectoral and local vulnerability to the negativeimpacts of climate change.
‘2‘ The proposed power plant is highly eflicient and would allow the retirement of older, morepolluting power generators. Consequently it will contribute to the main objective of the NPPwhich is a reduction in C02 emissions.
3.3 Towards 2016: Ten Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 — 2015
Towards 2016 outlines a number of key objectives for economic and social development in Irelandduring the next ten years. In relation to energy, "Towards 2016" recognises that "it is imperative for amodern competitive economy to have reliable, secure and competitively priced energy available to it.Long—term actions and decisions regarding the energy sector must also be sustainable from anenvironmental perspective in order to provide safeguards for future generations."
Energy policy aims outlined in the paper include security of energy supply, environmental sustainabilityand economic competitiveness. Key priorities for energy policy identified in "Towards 2016" include:- The delivery of critical energy infrastructure;- The expansion of the contribution of renewable energy;- The progression of structural changes in the energy sector; and- An improvement in energy efficiency and demand management across all sectors to address fuelpoverty.
‘2‘ The highly efficient power plant is in compliance with the key priorities for energy policy asstated in the aboveframework
3.4 Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030
This White Paper is a complete energy policy update, which sets out a framework to guide policybetween now and 2030. Its objective is to guide a transition to a low carbon energy system, whichprovides secure supplies of competitive and affordable energy to customers.
This national energy policy framework has been developed in the context of the significant role playedby European institutions in determining energy policy, markets, and regulation. It takes account ofEuropean and International climate change objectives and agreements, as well as Irish social, economicand employment priorities. The White Paper does not set out detailed proposals, which can be found inspecific work programmes that are either in place or under development. Progress in the implementationof energy policy since the last white Paper was published in 2007 is set out in Annex C.
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To ensure that our long-term energy policy is transparent, robust and coherent, it is intended to publish
an annual update and undertake a comprehensive review every five years. The first comprehensive
review will be undertaken in 2020.
A radical transformation of Ireland’s energy system is required to meet climate policy objectives.
Our vision of a low carbon energy system means that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy
sector will be reduced by between 80% and 95%, compared to 1990 levels, by 2050, and will fall to zero
or below by 2100.
Ireland’s energy policy addresses three core objectives: sustainability, security of supply, and
competitiveness. It also addresses the need for affordable energy for domestic and business
consumers. New technologies, services, energy network architectures and community-based energy
initiatives will emerge to facilitate and drive the energy transition. A low carbon future will involve:
Radically changing our behaviour as citizens, industry and Government
Becoming more energy efficient
Generating our electricity from renewable sources of which we have a plentiful indigenous supply
Moving to lower emissions fuels (e.g. moving from peat and coal to gas), and ultimately away from
fossil fuels altogether
Increasing our use of electricity and bioenergy to heat our homes and fuel our transport
Increasing the Biofuels Obligation and improving take-up of zero and low carbon vehicles such as
electric and natural gas vehicles
Supporting the wide scale deployment of renewable heat in the business, public and residential sectors
Adopting new technologies as they emerge.
Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy target is to increase the share of final energy consumption made up of
renewable energy sources (RES) to 16%. This target is broken into three key sectors with individual
targets for each sector: 40% of electricity supply (RES-E), 12% of heating (RES-H), and 10% of
transport (RES-T). Ireland also has a target of a 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.
In the short to medium-term, the mix of non-renewables will shift away from more carbon-intensive
fuels, like peat and coal, to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
The proposed development is in keeping with the stated aim of the White Paper to create a low
carbon future by increasing energy efficiency and lowering emissions. Note also the policy of
shifting generation to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
3.5 National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The National Climate Change Adaptation Framework provides a strategic policy focus to ensure
adaptation measures are taken across different sectors and levels of government to reduce Ireland's
vulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this Framework is to ensure that an
effective role is played by all stakeholders in putting in place an active and enduring adaptation policy
regime. The governance structure provides for climate change adaptation to be addressed at national and
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 7
To ensure that our long-term energy policy is transparent, robust and coherent, it is intended to publish
an annual update and undertake a comprehensive review every five years. The first comprehensive
review will be undertaken in 2020.
A radical transformation of Ireland’s energy system is required to meet climate policy objectives.
Our vision of a low carbon energy system means that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy
sector will be reduced by between 80% and 95%, compared to 1990 levels, by 2050, and will fall to zero
or below by 2100.
Ireland’s energy policy addresses three core objectives: sustainability, security of supply, and
competitiveness. It also addresses the need for affordable energy for domestic and business
consumers. New technologies, services, energy network architectures and community-based energy
initiatives will emerge to facilitate and drive the energy transition. A low carbon future will involve:
Radically changing our behaviour as citizens, industry and Government
Becoming more energy efficient
Generating our electricity from renewable sources of which we have a plentiful indigenous supply
Moving to lower emissions fuels (e.g. moving from peat and coal to gas), and ultimately away from
fossil fuels altogether
Increasing our use of electricity and bioenergy to heat our homes and fuel our transport
Increasing the Biofuels Obligation and improving take-up of zero and low carbon vehicles such as
electric and natural gas vehicles
Supporting the wide scale deployment of renewable heat in the business, public and residential sectors
Adopting new technologies as they emerge.
Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy target is to increase the share of final energy consumption made up of
renewable energy sources (RES) to 16%. This target is broken into three key sectors with individual
targets for each sector: 40% of electricity supply (RES-E), 12% of heating (RES-H), and 10% of
transport (RES-T). Ireland also has a target of a 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.
In the short to medium-term, the mix of non-renewables will shift away from more carbon-intensive
fuels, like peat and coal, to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
The proposed development is in keeping with the stated aim of the White Paper to create a low
carbon future by increasing energy efficiency and lowering emissions. Note also the policy of
shifting generation to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
3.5 National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The National Climate Change Adaptation Framework provides a strategic policy focus to ensure
adaptation measures are taken across different sectors and levels of government to reduce Ireland's
vulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this Framework is to ensure that an
effective role is played by all stakeholders in putting in place an active and enduring adaptation policy
regime. The governance structure provides for climate change adaptation to be addressed at national and
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
To ensure that our long—term energy policy is transparent, robust and coherent, it is intended to publishan annual update and undertake a comprehensive review every five years. The first comprehensivereview will be undertaken in 2020.
A radical transformation of Ireland’s energy system is required to meet climate policy objectives.Our vision of a low carbon energy system means that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energysector will be reduced by between 80% and 95%, compared to 1990 levels, by 2050, and will fall to zeroor below by 2100.
Ireland’s energy policy addresses three core objectives: sustainability, security of supply, andcompetitiveness. It also addresses the need for affordable energy for domestic and businessconsumers. New technologies, services, energy network architectures and community—based energyinitiatives will emerge to facilitate and drive the energy transition. A low carbon future will involve:
Radically changing our behaviour as citizens, industry and GovernmentBecoming more energy efficientGenerating our electricity from renewable sources of which we have a plentiful indigenous supplyMoving to lower emissions fuels (e.g. moving from peat and coal to gas), and ultimately away from
fossil fuels altogetherIncreasing our use of electricity and bioenergy to heat our homes and fuel our transportIncreasing the Biofuels Obligation and improving take-up of zero and low carbon vehicles such as
electric and natural gas vehiclesSupporting the wide scale deployment of renewable heat in the business, public and residential sectorsAdopting new technologies as they emerge.
Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy target is to increase the share of final energy consumption made up ofrenewable energy sources (RES) to 16%. This target is broken into three key sectors with individualtargets for each sector: 40% of electricity supply (RES-E), 12% of heating (RES-H), and 10% oftransport (RES-T). Ireland also has a target of a 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.In the short to medium—term, the mix of non—renewables will shift away from more carbon-intensivefuels, like peat and coal, to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
A The proposed development is in keeping with the stated aim of the White Paper to create a lowcarbon future by increasing energy efficiency and lowering emissions. Note also the policy ofshifting generation to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
3.5 National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The National Climate Change Adaptation Framework provides a strategic policy focus to ensureadaptation measures are taken across different sectors and levels of government to reduce Ireland'svulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this Framework is to ensure that aneffective role is played by all stakeholders in putting in place an active and enduring adaptation policyregime. The governance structure provides for climate change adaptation to be addressed at national and
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To ensure that our long-term energy policy is transparent, robust and coherent, it is intended to publish
an annual update and undertake a comprehensive review every five years. The first comprehensive
review will be undertaken in 2020.
A radical transformation of Ireland’s energy system is required to meet climate policy objectives.
Our vision of a low carbon energy system means that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy
sector will be reduced by between 80% and 95%, compared to 1990 levels, by 2050, and will fall to zero
or below by 2100.
Ireland’s energy policy addresses three core objectives: sustainability, security of supply, and
competitiveness. It also addresses the need for affordable energy for domestic and business
consumers. New technologies, services, energy network architectures and community-based energy
initiatives will emerge to facilitate and drive the energy transition. A low carbon future will involve:
Radically changing our behaviour as citizens, industry and Government
Becoming more energy efficient
Generating our electricity from renewable sources of which we have a plentiful indigenous supply
Moving to lower emissions fuels (e.g. moving from peat and coal to gas), and ultimately away from
fossil fuels altogether
Increasing our use of electricity and bioenergy to heat our homes and fuel our transport
Increasing the Biofuels Obligation and improving take-up of zero and low carbon vehicles such as
electric and natural gas vehicles
Supporting the wide scale deployment of renewable heat in the business, public and residential sectors
Adopting new technologies as they emerge.
Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy target is to increase the share of final energy consumption made up of
renewable energy sources (RES) to 16%. This target is broken into three key sectors with individual
targets for each sector: 40% of electricity supply (RES-E), 12% of heating (RES-H), and 10% of
transport (RES-T). Ireland also has a target of a 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.
In the short to medium-term, the mix of non-renewables will shift away from more carbon-intensive
fuels, like peat and coal, to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
The proposed development is in keeping with the stated aim of the White Paper to create a low
carbon future by increasing energy efficiency and lowering emissions. Note also the policy of
shifting generation to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
3.5 National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The National Climate Change Adaptation Framework provides a strategic policy focus to ensure
adaptation measures are taken across different sectors and levels of government to reduce Ireland's
vulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this Framework is to ensure that an
effective role is played by all stakeholders in putting in place an active and enduring adaptation policy
regime. The governance structure provides for climate change adaptation to be addressed at national and
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To ensure that our long-term energy policy is transparent, robust and coherent, it is intended to publish
an annual update and undertake a comprehensive review every five years. The first comprehensive
review will be undertaken in 2020.
A radical transformation of Ireland’s energy system is required to meet climate policy objectives.
Our vision of a low carbon energy system means that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy
sector will be reduced by between 80% and 95%, compared to 1990 levels, by 2050, and will fall to zero
or below by 2100.
Ireland’s energy policy addresses three core objectives: sustainability, security of supply, and
competitiveness. It also addresses the need for affordable energy for domestic and business
consumers. New technologies, services, energy network architectures and community-based energy
initiatives will emerge to facilitate and drive the energy transition. A low carbon future will involve:
Radically changing our behaviour as citizens, industry and Government
Becoming more energy efficient
Generating our electricity from renewable sources of which we have a plentiful indigenous supply
Moving to lower emissions fuels (e.g. moving from peat and coal to gas), and ultimately away from
fossil fuels altogether
Increasing our use of electricity and bioenergy to heat our homes and fuel our transport
Increasing the Biofuels Obligation and improving take-up of zero and low carbon vehicles such as
electric and natural gas vehicles
Supporting the wide scale deployment of renewable heat in the business, public and residential sectors
Adopting new technologies as they emerge.
Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy target is to increase the share of final energy consumption made up of
renewable energy sources (RES) to 16%. This target is broken into three key sectors with individual
targets for each sector: 40% of electricity supply (RES-E), 12% of heating (RES-H), and 10% of
transport (RES-T). Ireland also has a target of a 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.
In the short to medium-term, the mix of non-renewables will shift away from more carbon-intensive
fuels, like peat and coal, to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
The proposed development is in keeping with the stated aim of the White Paper to create a low
carbon future by increasing energy efficiency and lowering emissions. Note also the policy of
shifting generation to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
3.5 National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The National Climate Change Adaptation Framework provides a strategic policy focus to ensure
adaptation measures are taken across different sectors and levels of government to reduce Ireland's
vulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this Framework is to ensure that an
effective role is played by all stakeholders in putting in place an active and enduring adaptation policy
regime. The governance structure provides for climate change adaptation to be addressed at national and
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
To ensure that our long—term energy policy is transparent, robust and coherent, it is intended to publishan annual update and undertake a comprehensive review every five years. The first comprehensivereview will be undertaken in 2020.
A radical transformation of Ireland’s energy system is required to meet climate policy objectives.Our vision of a low carbon energy system means that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energysector will be reduced by between 80% and 95%, compared to 1990 levels, by 2050, and will fall to zeroor below by 2100.
Ireland’s energy policy addresses three core objectives: sustainability, security of supply, andcompetitiveness. It also addresses the need for affordable energy for domestic and businessconsumers. New technologies, services, energy network architectures and community—based energyinitiatives will emerge to facilitate and drive the energy transition. A low carbon future will involve:
Radically changing our behaviour as citizens, industry and GovernmentBecoming more energy efficientGenerating our electricity from renewable sources of which we have a plentiful indigenous supplyMoving to lower emissions fuels (e.g. moving from peat and coal to gas), and ultimately away from
fossil fuels altogetherIncreasing our use of electricity and bioenergy to heat our homes and fuel our transportIncreasing the Biofuels Obligation and improving take-up of zero and low carbon vehicles such as
electric and natural gas vehiclesSupporting the wide scale deployment of renewable heat in the business, public and residential sectorsAdopting new technologies as they emerge.
Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy target is to increase the share of final energy consumption made up ofrenewable energy sources (RES) to 16%. This target is broken into three key sectors with individualtargets for each sector: 40% of electricity supply (RES-E), 12% of heating (RES-H), and 10% oftransport (RES-T). Ireland also has a target of a 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.In the short to medium—term, the mix of non—renewables will shift away from more carbon-intensivefuels, like peat and coal, to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
A The proposed development is in keeping with the stated aim of the White Paper to create a lowcarbon future by increasing energy efficiency and lowering emissions. Note also the policy ofshifting generation to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
3.5 National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The National Climate Change Adaptation Framework provides a strategic policy focus to ensureadaptation measures are taken across different sectors and levels of government to reduce Ireland'svulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this Framework is to ensure that aneffective role is played by all stakeholders in putting in place an active and enduring adaptation policyregime. The governance structure provides for climate change adaptation to be addressed at national and
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 7
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
To ensure that our long-term energy policy is transparent, robust and coherent, it is intended to publishan annual update and undertake a comprehensive review every five years. The first comprehensivereview will be undertaken in 2020.
A radical transformation of Ireland’s energy system is required to meet climate policy objectives.Our vision of a low carbon energy system means that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energysector will be reduced by between 80% and 95%, compared to 1990 levels, by 2050, and will fall to zeroor below by 2100.
Ireland’s energy policy addresses three core objectives: sustainability, security of supply, andcompetitiveness. It also addresses the need for affordable energy for domestic and businessconsumers. New technologies, services, energy network architectures and community-based energyinitiatives will emerge to facilitate and drive the energy transition. A low carbon future will involve:U Radically changing our behaviour as citizens, industry and GovernmentU Becoming more energy efficientU Generating our electricity from renewable sources of which we have a plentiful indigenous supplyU Moving to lower emissions fuels (e.g. moving from peat and coal to gas), and ultimately away fromfossil fuels altogetherU Increasing our use of electricity and bioenergy to heat our homes and fuel our transportU Increasing the Biofuels Obligation and improving take-up of zero and low carbon vehicles such aselectric and natural gas vehiclesU Supporting the wide scale deployment of renewable heat in the business, public and residential sectorsU Adopting new technologies as they emerge.
Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy target is to increase the share of final energy consumption made up ofrenewable energy sources (RES) to 16%. This target is broken into three key sectors with individualtargets for each sector: 40% of electricity supply (RES-E), 12% of heating (RES-H), and 10% oftransport (RES—T). Ireland also has a target of a 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.In the short to medium—term, the mix of non-renewables will shift away from more carbon-intensivefuels, like peat and coal, to lower—carbon fuels like natural gas.
‘2‘ The proposed development is in keeping with the stated aim of the White Paper to create a lowcarbon future by increasing energy efl’iciency and lowering emissions. Note also the policy ofshifting generation to lower-carbon fuels like natural gas.
3.5 National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The National Climate Change Adaptation Framework provides a strategic policy focus to ensureadaptation measures are taken across different sectors and levels of government to reduce Ireland'svulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this Framework is to ensure that aneffective role is played by all stakeholders in putting in place an active and enduring adaptation policyregime. The governance structure provides for climate change adaptation to be addressed at national and
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local level. Similar to the approach being taken at EU level in the White Paper on Adaptation, it is
intended to follow a two-phased approach to adaptation in Ireland.
The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to
climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on
the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options available and
appropriate to Ireland, are key elements to inform effective adaptation planning. Much work has already
been done in recent years, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, to provide the
evidence base necessary to inform development of the national agenda. Sufficient high quality data and
information already exists to begin the adaptation planning process now. Information dissemination
systems are being further developed to inform all levels of decision-making.
The second phase involves the development and implementation of sectoral and local adaptation action
plans which will form part of the comprehensive national response to the impacts of climate change.
Sectoral plans will be prepared by the relevant Department or Agency and will be adopted by the
relevant Minister. Draft sectoral plans will be published by mid-2014 and, following approval should be
reviewed at least every 5 years. However, where a sectoral mitigation plan is required under the
forthcoming primary legislation on climate change, both mitigation and adaptation plans should be
prepared and reviewed in tandem to ensure full coherence of analysis and actions.
The Government recognises the critical importance of planning and development measures in the overall
strategic approach to adaptation to climate change. The spatial planning process, with full engagement
of key stakeholders, provides an established means through which to implement and integrate climate
change objectives, including adaptation, at local level. Current guidelines on flood risk management
require local authorities to be vigilant in ensuring that risks of flooding into the future are identified and
integrated into the planning process. These guidelines are particularly important in reviewing
development plans, especially in zoning land for development. As local authorities review their
development plans, they will now be required to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation
considerations into their plans. For the purposes of this Framework, local authorities should make an
assessment of the extent to which existing development plans adequately address adaptation to climate
change and, where appropriate, aim to 7 have a review process of their development plan underway by
mid-2014 (if necessary, through amendment and variation procedures) if climate adaptation is not
already adequately addressed. Local development planning will, in effect, become the mechanism for
the delivery of local climate adaptation action.
The Government will support and facilitate this approach through the preparation of guidelines for
integrating adaptation into development plans as well as guidance on adaptation proofing of Strategic
Environmental Assessment. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
and the EPA will work together on the preparation of these guidelines. In order to ensure effective
monitoring and review, it is important that adaptation plans identify those who will be responsible for
monitoring the plan, the criteria against which plans will be reviewed, the review process mechanism
and the timescales for reviews to be carried out. Future work under the EPA’s Climate Change Research
Programme will take account of the need for adaptation indicators to assist in monitoring and review of
plans as well as allowing for comparison across plans. This will also assist in the national reporting
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local level. Similar to the approach being taken at EU level in the White Paper on Adaptation, it is
intended to follow a two-phased approach to adaptation in Ireland.
The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to
climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on
the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options available and
appropriate to Ireland, are key elements to inform effective adaptation planning. Much work has already
been done in recent years, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, to provide the
evidence base necessary to inform development of the national agenda. Sufficient high quality data and
information already exists to begin the adaptation planning process now. Information dissemination
systems are being further developed to inform all levels of decision-making.
The second phase involves the development and implementation of sectoral and local adaptation action
plans which will form part of the comprehensive national response to the impacts of climate change.
Sectoral plans will be prepared by the relevant Department or Agency and will be adopted by the
relevant Minister. Draft sectoral plans will be published by mid-2014 and, following approval should be
reviewed at least every 5 years. However, where a sectoral mitigation plan is required under the
forthcoming primary legislation on climate change, both mitigation and adaptation plans should be
prepared and reviewed in tandem to ensure full coherence of analysis and actions.
The Government recognises the critical importance of planning and development measures in the overall
strategic approach to adaptation to climate change. The spatial planning process, with full engagement
of key stakeholders, provides an established means through which to implement and integrate climate
change objectives, including adaptation, at local level. Current guidelines on flood risk management
require local authorities to be vigilant in ensuring that risks of flooding into the future are identified and
integrated into the planning process. These guidelines are particularly important in reviewing
development plans, especially in zoning land for development. As local authorities review their
development plans, they will now be required to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation
considerations into their plans. For the purposes of this Framework, local authorities should make an
assessment of the extent to which existing development plans adequately address adaptation to climate
change and, where appropriate, aim to 7 have a review process of their development plan underway by
mid-2014 (if necessary, through amendment and variation procedures) if climate adaptation is not
already adequately addressed. Local development planning will, in effect, become the mechanism for
the delivery of local climate adaptation action.
The Government will support and facilitate this approach through the preparation of guidelines for
integrating adaptation into development plans as well as guidance on adaptation proofing of Strategic
Environmental Assessment. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
and the EPA will work together on the preparation of these guidelines. In order to ensure effective
monitoring and review, it is important that adaptation plans identify those who will be responsible for
monitoring the plan, the criteria against which plans will be reviewed, the review process mechanism
and the timescales for reviews to be carried out. Future work under the EPA’s Climate Change Research
Programme will take account of the need for adaptation indicators to assist in monitoring and review of
plans as well as allowing for comparison across plans. This will also assist in the national reporting
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local level. Similar to the approach being taken at EU level in the White Paper on Adaptation, it isintended to follow a two—phased approach to adaptation in Ireland.
The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability toclimate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information onthe range of socio—economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options available andappropriate to Ireland, are key elements to inform effective adaptation planning. Much work has alreadybeen done in recent years, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, to provide theevidence base necessary to inform development of the national agenda. Sufficient high quality data andinformation already exists to begin the adaptation planning process now. Information disseminationsystems are being further developed to inform all levels of decision-making.
The second phase involves the development and implementation of sectoral and local adaptation actionplans which will form part of the comprehensive national response to the impacts of climate change.Sectoral plans will be prepared by the relevant Department or Agency and will be adopted by therelevant Minister. Draft sectoral plans will be published by mid-2014 and, following approval should bereviewed at least every 5 years. However, where a sectoral mitigation plan is required under theforthcoming primary legislation on climate change, both mitigation and adaptation plans should beprepared and reviewed in tandem to ensure full coherence of analysis and actions.
The Government recognises the critical importance ofplanning and development measures in the overallstrategic approach to adaptation to climate change. The spatial planning process, with full engagementof key stakeholders, provides an established means through which to implement and integrate climatechange objectives, including adaptation, at local level. Current guidelines on flood risk managementrequire local authorities to be vigilant in ensuring that risks of flooding into the future are identified andintegrated into the planning process. These guidelines are particularly important in reviewingdevelopment plans, especially in zoning land for development. As local authorities review theirdevelopment plans, they will now be required to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigationconsiderations into their plans. For the purposes of this Framework, local authorities should make anassessment of the extent to which existing development plans adequately address adaptation to climatechange and, where appropriate, aim to 7 have a review process of their development plan underway bymid-2014 (if necessary, through amendment and variation procedures) if climate adaptation is notalready adequately addressed. Local development planning will, in effect, become the mechanism forthe delivery of local climate adaptation action.
The Government will support and facilitate this approach through the preparation of guidelines forintegrating adaptation into development plans as well as guidance on adaptation proofing of StrategicEnvironmental Assessment. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Governmentand the EPA will work together on the preparation of these guidelines. In order to ensure effectivemonitoring and review, it is important that adaptation plans identify those who will be responsible formonitoring the plan, the criteria against which plans will be reviewed, the review process mechanismand the timescales for reviews to be carried out. Future work under the EPA’s Climate Change ResearchProgramme will take account of the need for adaptation indicators to assist in monitoring and review ofplans as well as allowing for comparison across plans. This will also assist in the national reporting
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local level. Similar to the approach being taken at EU level in the White Paper on Adaptation, it is
intended to follow a two-phased approach to adaptation in Ireland.
The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to
climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on
the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options available and
appropriate to Ireland, are key elements to inform effective adaptation planning. Much work has already
been done in recent years, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, to provide the
evidence base necessary to inform development of the national agenda. Sufficient high quality data and
information already exists to begin the adaptation planning process now. Information dissemination
systems are being further developed to inform all levels of decision-making.
The second phase involves the development and implementation of sectoral and local adaptation action
plans which will form part of the comprehensive national response to the impacts of climate change.
Sectoral plans will be prepared by the relevant Department or Agency and will be adopted by the
relevant Minister. Draft sectoral plans will be published by mid-2014 and, following approval should be
reviewed at least every 5 years. However, where a sectoral mitigation plan is required under the
forthcoming primary legislation on climate change, both mitigation and adaptation plans should be
prepared and reviewed in tandem to ensure full coherence of analysis and actions.
The Government recognises the critical importance of planning and development measures in the overall
strategic approach to adaptation to climate change. The spatial planning process, with full engagement
of key stakeholders, provides an established means through which to implement and integrate climate
change objectives, including adaptation, at local level. Current guidelines on flood risk management
require local authorities to be vigilant in ensuring that risks of flooding into the future are identified and
integrated into the planning process. These guidelines are particularly important in reviewing
development plans, especially in zoning land for development. As local authorities review their
development plans, they will now be required to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation
considerations into their plans. For the purposes of this Framework, local authorities should make an
assessment of the extent to which existing development plans adequately address adaptation to climate
change and, where appropriate, aim to 7 have a review process of their development plan underway by
mid-2014 (if necessary, through amendment and variation procedures) if climate adaptation is not
already adequately addressed. Local development planning will, in effect, become the mechanism for
the delivery of local climate adaptation action.
The Government will support and facilitate this approach through the preparation of guidelines for
integrating adaptation into development plans as well as guidance on adaptation proofing of Strategic
Environmental Assessment. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
and the EPA will work together on the preparation of these guidelines. In order to ensure effective
monitoring and review, it is important that adaptation plans identify those who will be responsible for
monitoring the plan, the criteria against which plans will be reviewed, the review process mechanism
and the timescales for reviews to be carried out. Future work under the EPA’s Climate Change Research
Programme will take account of the need for adaptation indicators to assist in monitoring and review of
plans as well as allowing for comparison across plans. This will also assist in the national reporting
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local level. Similar to the approach being taken at EU level in the White Paper on Adaptation, it is
intended to follow a two-phased approach to adaptation in Ireland.
The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to
climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on
the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options available and
appropriate to Ireland, are key elements to inform effective adaptation planning. Much work has already
been done in recent years, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, to provide the
evidence base necessary to inform development of the national agenda. Sufficient high quality data and
information already exists to begin the adaptation planning process now. Information dissemination
systems are being further developed to inform all levels of decision-making.
The second phase involves the development and implementation of sectoral and local adaptation action
plans which will form part of the comprehensive national response to the impacts of climate change.
Sectoral plans will be prepared by the relevant Department or Agency and will be adopted by the
relevant Minister. Draft sectoral plans will be published by mid-2014 and, following approval should be
reviewed at least every 5 years. However, where a sectoral mitigation plan is required under the
forthcoming primary legislation on climate change, both mitigation and adaptation plans should be
prepared and reviewed in tandem to ensure full coherence of analysis and actions.
The Government recognises the critical importance of planning and development measures in the overall
strategic approach to adaptation to climate change. The spatial planning process, with full engagement
of key stakeholders, provides an established means through which to implement and integrate climate
change objectives, including adaptation, at local level. Current guidelines on flood risk management
require local authorities to be vigilant in ensuring that risks of flooding into the future are identified and
integrated into the planning process. These guidelines are particularly important in reviewing
development plans, especially in zoning land for development. As local authorities review their
development plans, they will now be required to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation
considerations into their plans. For the purposes of this Framework, local authorities should make an
assessment of the extent to which existing development plans adequately address adaptation to climate
change and, where appropriate, aim to 7 have a review process of their development plan underway by
mid-2014 (if necessary, through amendment and variation procedures) if climate adaptation is not
already adequately addressed. Local development planning will, in effect, become the mechanism for
the delivery of local climate adaptation action.
The Government will support and facilitate this approach through the preparation of guidelines for
integrating adaptation into development plans as well as guidance on adaptation proofing of Strategic
Environmental Assessment. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
and the EPA will work together on the preparation of these guidelines. In order to ensure effective
monitoring and review, it is important that adaptation plans identify those who will be responsible for
monitoring the plan, the criteria against which plans will be reviewed, the review process mechanism
and the timescales for reviews to be carried out. Future work under the EPA’s Climate Change Research
Programme will take account of the need for adaptation indicators to assist in monitoring and review of
plans as well as allowing for comparison across plans. This will also assist in the national reporting
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
local level. Similar to the approach being taken at EU level in the White Paper on Adaptation, it isintended to follow a two—phased approach to adaptation in Ireland.
The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability toclimate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information onthe range of socio—economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options available andappropriate to Ireland, are key elements to inform effective adaptation planning. Much work has alreadybeen done in recent years, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, to provide theevidence base necessary to inform development of the national agenda. Sufficient high quality data andinformation already exists to begin the adaptation planning process now. Information disseminationsystems are being further developed to inform all levels of decision-making.
The second phase involves the development and implementation of sectoral and local adaptation actionplans which will form part of the comprehensive national response to the impacts of climate change.Sectoral plans will be prepared by the relevant Department or Agency and will be adopted by therelevant Minister. Draft sectoral plans will be published by mid-2014 and, following approval should bereviewed at least every 5 years. However, where a sectoral mitigation plan is required under theforthcoming primary legislation on climate change, both mitigation and adaptation plans should beprepared and reviewed in tandem to ensure full coherence of analysis and actions.
The Government recognises the critical importance ofplanning and development measures in the overallstrategic approach to adaptation to climate change. The spatial planning process, with full engagementof key stakeholders, provides an established means through which to implement and integrate climatechange objectives, including adaptation, at local level. Current guidelines on flood risk managementrequire local authorities to be vigilant in ensuring that risks of flooding into the future are identified andintegrated into the planning process. These guidelines are particularly important in reviewingdevelopment plans, especially in zoning land for development. As local authorities review theirdevelopment plans, they will now be required to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigationconsiderations into their plans. For the purposes of this Framework, local authorities should make anassessment of the extent to which existing development plans adequately address adaptation to climatechange and, where appropriate, aim to 7 have a review process of their development plan underway bymid-2014 (if necessary, through amendment and variation procedures) if climate adaptation is notalready adequately addressed. Local development planning will, in effect, become the mechanism forthe delivery of local climate adaptation action.
The Government will support and facilitate this approach through the preparation of guidelines forintegrating adaptation into development plans as well as guidance on adaptation proofing of StrategicEnvironmental Assessment. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Governmentand the EPA will work together on the preparation of these guidelines. In order to ensure effectivemonitoring and review, it is important that adaptation plans identify those who will be responsible formonitoring the plan, the criteria against which plans will be reviewed, the review process mechanismand the timescales for reviews to be carried out. Future work under the EPA’s Climate Change ResearchProgramme will take account of the need for adaptation indicators to assist in monitoring and review ofplans as well as allowing for comparison across plans. This will also assist in the national reporting
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 8
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local level. Similar to the approach being taken at EU level in the White Paper on Adaptation, it isintended to follow a two-phased approach to adaptation in Ireland.
The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability toclimate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information onthe range of socio—economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options available andappropriate to Ireland, are key elements to inform effective adaptation planning. Much work has alreadybeen done in recent years, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, to provide theevidence base necessary to inform development of the national agenda. Sufficient high quality data andinformation already exists to begin the adaptation planning process now. Information disseminationsystems are being further developed to inform all levels of decision-making.
The second phase involves the development and implementation of sectoral and local adaptation actionplans which will form part of the comprehensive national response to the impacts of climate change.Sectoral plans will be prepared by the relevant Department or Agency and will be adopted by therelevant Minister. Draft sectoral plans will be published by mid-2014 and, following approval should bereviewed at least every 5 years. However, where a sectoral mitigation plan is required under theforthcoming primary legislation on climate change, both mitigation and adaptation plans should beprepared and reviewed in tandem to ensure full coherence of analysis and actions.
The Government recognises the critical importance ofplanning and development measures in the overallstrategic approach to adaptation to climate change. The spatial planning process, with full engagementof key stakeholders, provides an established means through which to implement and integrate climatechange objectives, including adaptation, at local level. Current guidelines on flood risk managementrequire local authorities to be vigilant in ensuring that risks of flooding into the future are identified andintegrated into the planning process. These guidelines are particularly important in reviewingdevelopment plans, especially in zoning land for development. As local authorities review theirdevelopment plans, they will now be required to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigationconsiderations into their plans. For the purposes of this Framework, local authorities should make anassessment of the extent to which existing development plans adequately address adaptation to climatechange and, where appropriate, aim to 7 have a review process of their development plan underway bymid-2014 (if necessary, through amendment and variation procedures) if climate adaptation is notalready adequately addressed. Local development planning will, in effect, become the mechanism forthe delivery of local climate adaptation action.
The Government will support and facilitate this approach through the preparation of guidelines forintegrating adaptation into development plans as well as guidance on adaptation proofing of StrategicEnvironmental Assessment. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Governmentand the EPA will work together on the preparation of these guidelines. In order to ensure effectivemonitoring and review, it is important that adaptation plans identify those who will be responsible formonitoring the plan, the criteria against which plans will be reviewed, the review process mechanismand the timescales for reviews to be carried out. Future work under the EPA’s Climate Change ResearchProgramme will take account of the need for adaptation indicators to assist in monitoring and review ofplans as well as allowing for comparison across plans. This will also assist in the national reporting
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requirements which may arise within the EU and at the wider international level under the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The proposed power plant with its high part-load performance, fast start capability, high
efficiency and reduced emissions will contribute to reducing the impact of climate change.
3.6 Climate Change Advisory Council First Report (November 2016).
The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the 2015 Climate Action and Low Carbon
Development Act. The task of the Council is to review national climate policy and advise the
government on how Ireland can best move to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050. The Council will advise on the development of both the National
Mitigation Plan and the National Adaptation Framework. However, in this First Report focuses on key
issues that should underpin the forthcoming National Mitigation Plan.
The task is to ensure that, by the middle of this century, Ireland should have no further negative
influence on the Earth’s climate system. This challenge of moving to a carbon neutral economy and
society must be met while simultaneously adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The National Mitigation Plan should provide a roadmap to achieve the National 2050 mitigation
objective and, in doing so, identify policies and measures to meet intermediate targets agreed at EU level
for 2020 and 2030. It should establish the required stable policy framework at sectoral level needed to
achieve the 2050 objective in a cost-effective manner. This framework should take account of other
important environmental goals and it should support economic and social development.
The Council is concerned that official projections of greenhouse gas emissions indicate that Ireland will
not meet its 2020 emissions targets. This will represent a significant deviation from the necessary path to
decarbonising the economy by 2050. There is an urgent need to enhance implementation of existing
policies and measures and to identify additional policies and measures to return the economy to a path
towards sustainability.
Policy to enable deployment of renewable energy technologies is essential. Measures to enable increased
community engagement and ownership, and more efficient planning and regulation, may aid more
timely deployment of renewable technologies.
The power plant will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and peat burning plants
and will thus assist Ireland meeting its 2020 emission targets. The plant will also facilitate the
increased penetration of renewables onto the national grid.
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requirements which may arise within the EU and at the wider international level under the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The proposed power plant with its high part-load performance, fast start capability, high
efficiency and reduced emissions will contribute to reducing the impact of climate change.
3.6 Climate Change Advisory Council First Report (November 2016).
The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the 2015 Climate Action and Low Carbon
Development Act. The task of the Council is to review national climate policy and advise the
government on how Ireland can best move to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050. The Council will advise on the development of both the National
Mitigation Plan and the National Adaptation Framework. However, in this First Report focuses on key
issues that should underpin the forthcoming National Mitigation Plan.
The task is to ensure that, by the middle of this century, Ireland should have no further negative
influence on the Earth’s climate system. This challenge of moving to a carbon neutral economy and
society must be met while simultaneously adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The National Mitigation Plan should provide a roadmap to achieve the National 2050 mitigation
objective and, in doing so, identify policies and measures to meet intermediate targets agreed at EU level
for 2020 and 2030. It should establish the required stable policy framework at sectoral level needed to
achieve the 2050 objective in a cost-effective manner. This framework should take account of other
important environmental goals and it should support economic and social development.
The Council is concerned that official projections of greenhouse gas emissions indicate that Ireland will
not meet its 2020 emissions targets. This will represent a significant deviation from the necessary path to
decarbonising the economy by 2050. There is an urgent need to enhance implementation of existing
policies and measures and to identify additional policies and measures to return the economy to a path
towards sustainability.
Policy to enable deployment of renewable energy technologies is essential. Measures to enable increased
community engagement and ownership, and more efficient planning and regulation, may aid more
timely deployment of renewable technologies.
The power plant will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and peat burning plants
and will thus assist Ireland meeting its 2020 emission targets. The plant will also facilitate the
increased penetration of renewables onto the national grid.
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requirements which may arise within the EU and at the wider international level under the UNFramework Convention on Climate Change.
'1' The proposed power plant with its high part-load performance, fast start capability, highefficiency and reduced emissions will contribute to reducing the impact ofclimate change.
3.6 Climate Change Advisory Council First Report (November 2016).
The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the 2015 Climate Action and Low CarbonDevelopment Act. The task of the Council is to review national climate policy and advise thegovernment on how Ireland can best move to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentallysustainable economy by 2050. The Council will advise on the development of both the NationalMitigation Plan and the National Adaptation Framework. However, in this First Report focuses on keyissues that should underpin the forthcoming National Mitigation Plan.
The task is to ensure that, by the middle of this century, Ireland should have no further negativeinfluence on the Earth’s climate system. This challenge of moving to a carbon neutral economy andsociety must be met while simultaneously adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The National Mitigation Plan should provide a roadmap to achieve the National 2050 mitigationobjective and, in doing so, identify policies and measures to meet intermediate targets agreed at EU levelfor 2020 and 2030. It should establish the required stable policy framework at sectoral level needed toachieve the 2050 objective in a cost-effective manner. This framework should take account of otherimportant environmental goals and it should support economic and social development.
The Council is concerned that official projections of greenhouse gas emissions indicate that Ireland willnot meet its 2020 emissions targets. This will represent a significant deviation from the necessary path todecarbonising the economy by 2050. There is an urgent need to enhance implementation of existingpolicies and measures and to identify additional policies and measures to return the economy to a pathtowards sustainability.
Policy to enable deployment of renewable energy technologies is essential. Measures to enable increasedcommunity engagement and ownership, and more efficient planning and regulation, may aid moretimely deployment of renewable technologies.
0" The power plant will allow the retirement ofolder, more polluting coal andpeat burning plantsand will thus assist Ireland meeting its 2020 emission targets. The plant will also facilitate theincreasedpenetration ofrenewables onto the national grid.
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requirements which may arise within the EU and at the wider international level under the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The proposed power plant with its high part-load performance, fast start capability, high
efficiency and reduced emissions will contribute to reducing the impact of climate change.
3.6 Climate Change Advisory Council First Report (November 2016).
The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the 2015 Climate Action and Low Carbon
Development Act. The task of the Council is to review national climate policy and advise the
government on how Ireland can best move to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050. The Council will advise on the development of both the National
Mitigation Plan and the National Adaptation Framework. However, in this First Report focuses on key
issues that should underpin the forthcoming National Mitigation Plan.
The task is to ensure that, by the middle of this century, Ireland should have no further negative
influence on the Earth’s climate system. This challenge of moving to a carbon neutral economy and
society must be met while simultaneously adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The National Mitigation Plan should provide a roadmap to achieve the National 2050 mitigation
objective and, in doing so, identify policies and measures to meet intermediate targets agreed at EU level
for 2020 and 2030. It should establish the required stable policy framework at sectoral level needed to
achieve the 2050 objective in a cost-effective manner. This framework should take account of other
important environmental goals and it should support economic and social development.
The Council is concerned that official projections of greenhouse gas emissions indicate that Ireland will
not meet its 2020 emissions targets. This will represent a significant deviation from the necessary path to
decarbonising the economy by 2050. There is an urgent need to enhance implementation of existing
policies and measures and to identify additional policies and measures to return the economy to a path
towards sustainability.
Policy to enable deployment of renewable energy technologies is essential. Measures to enable increased
community engagement and ownership, and more efficient planning and regulation, may aid more
timely deployment of renewable technologies.
The power plant will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and peat burning plants
and will thus assist Ireland meeting its 2020 emission targets. The plant will also facilitate the
increased penetration of renewables onto the national grid.
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 9
requirements which may arise within the EU and at the wider international level under the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The proposed power plant with its high part-load performance, fast start capability, high
efficiency and reduced emissions will contribute to reducing the impact of climate change.
3.6 Climate Change Advisory Council First Report (November 2016).
The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the 2015 Climate Action and Low Carbon
Development Act. The task of the Council is to review national climate policy and advise the
government on how Ireland can best move to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally
sustainable economy by 2050. The Council will advise on the development of both the National
Mitigation Plan and the National Adaptation Framework. However, in this First Report focuses on key
issues that should underpin the forthcoming National Mitigation Plan.
The task is to ensure that, by the middle of this century, Ireland should have no further negative
influence on the Earth’s climate system. This challenge of moving to a carbon neutral economy and
society must be met while simultaneously adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The National Mitigation Plan should provide a roadmap to achieve the National 2050 mitigation
objective and, in doing so, identify policies and measures to meet intermediate targets agreed at EU level
for 2020 and 2030. It should establish the required stable policy framework at sectoral level needed to
achieve the 2050 objective in a cost-effective manner. This framework should take account of other
important environmental goals and it should support economic and social development.
The Council is concerned that official projections of greenhouse gas emissions indicate that Ireland will
not meet its 2020 emissions targets. This will represent a significant deviation from the necessary path to
decarbonising the economy by 2050. There is an urgent need to enhance implementation of existing
policies and measures and to identify additional policies and measures to return the economy to a path
towards sustainability.
Policy to enable deployment of renewable energy technologies is essential. Measures to enable increased
community engagement and ownership, and more efficient planning and regulation, may aid more
timely deployment of renewable technologies.
The power plant will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and peat burning plants
and will thus assist Ireland meeting its 2020 emission targets. The plant will also facilitate the
increased penetration of renewables onto the national grid.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
requirements which may arise within the EU and at the wider international level under the UNFramework Convention on Climate Change.
'1' The proposed power plant with its high part-load performance, fast start capability, highefficiency and reduced emissions will contribute to reducing the impact ofclimate change.
3.6 Climate Change Advisory Council First Report (November 2016).
The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the 2015 Climate Action and Low CarbonDevelopment Act. The task of the Council is to review national climate policy and advise thegovernment on how Ireland can best move to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentallysustainable economy by 2050. The Council will advise on the development of both the NationalMitigation Plan and the National Adaptation Framework. However, in this First Report focuses on keyissues that should underpin the forthcoming National Mitigation Plan.
The task is to ensure that, by the middle of this century, Ireland should have no further negativeinfluence on the Earth’s climate system. This challenge of moving to a carbon neutral economy andsociety must be met while simultaneously adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The National Mitigation Plan should provide a roadmap to achieve the National 2050 mitigationobjective and, in doing so, identify policies and measures to meet intermediate targets agreed at EU levelfor 2020 and 2030. It should establish the required stable policy framework at sectoral level needed toachieve the 2050 objective in a cost-effective manner. This framework should take account of otherimportant environmental goals and it should support economic and social development.
The Council is concerned that official projections of greenhouse gas emissions indicate that Ireland willnot meet its 2020 emissions targets. This will represent a significant deviation from the necessary path todecarbonising the economy by 2050. There is an urgent need to enhance implementation of existingpolicies and measures and to identify additional policies and measures to return the economy to a pathtowards sustainability.
Policy to enable deployment of renewable energy technologies is essential. Measures to enable increasedcommunity engagement and ownership, and more efficient planning and regulation, may aid moretimely deployment of renewable technologies.
0" The power plant will allow the retirement ofolder, more polluting coal andpeat burning plantsand will thus assist Ireland meeting its 2020 emission targets. The plant will also facilitate theincreasedpenetration ofrenewables onto the national grid.
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requirements which may arise within the EU and at the wider international level under the UNFramework Convention on Climate Change.
‘2‘ The proposed power plant with its high part-load performance, fast start capability, highefficiency and reduced emissions will contribute to reducing the impact ofclimate change.
3.6 Climate Change Advisory Council First Report (November 2016).
The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the 2015 Climate Action and Low CarbonDevelopment Act. The task of the Council is to review national climate policy and advise thegovernment on how Ireland can best move to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentallysustainable economy by 2050. The Council will advise on the development of both the NationalMitigation Plan and the National Adaptation Framework. However, in this First Report focuses on keyissues that should underpin the forthcoming National Mitigation Plan.
The task is to ensure that, by the middle of this century, Ireland should have no further negativeinfluence on the Earth’s climate system. This challenge of moving to a carbon neutral economy andsociety must be met while simultaneously adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The National Mitigation Plan should provide a roadmap to achieve the National 2050 mitigationobjective and, in doing so, identify policies and measures to meet intermediate targets agreed at EU levelfor 2020 and 2030. It should establish the required stable policy framework at sectoral level needed toachieve the 2050 objective in a cost—effective manner. This framework should take account of otherimportant environmental goals and it should support economic and social development.
The Council is concerned that official projections of greenhouse gas emissions indicate that Ireland willnot meet its 2020 emissions targets. This will represent a significant deviation from the necessary path todecarbonising the economy by 2050. There is an urgent need to enhance implementation of existingpolicies and measures and to identify additional policies and measures to return the economy to a pathtowards sustainability.
Policy to enable deployment of renewable energy technologies is essential. Measures to enable increasedcommunity engagement and ownership, and more efficient planning and regulation, may aid moretimely deployment of renewable technologies.
‘2‘ The powerplant will allow the retirement ofolder, more polluting coal andpeat burningplantsand will thus assist Ireland meeting its 2020 emission targets. The plant will also facilitate theincreasedpenetration ofrenewables onto the national grid.
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3.7 National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
The National Spatial Strategy 2002 - 2020 is a 20 year planning framework designed to achieve a
better balance of social, economic, physical development and population growth between the
regions. The NSS does not seek to ensure that all regions grow at the same pace; rather seeks
to ensure each region develops to its full potential and so contributes to overall national prosperity.
In order to achieve this objective the strategy identifies a number of “gateways” and supporting
“hubs” in order to achieve the required critical mass. Critical mass relates to size and concentration
of population that enables a range of services and facilities to be supported. This in turn can
attract and support higher levels of economic activity and improved quality of life.
The Strategy recognises that the efficient movement of goods and people, along with an effective
energy and communications network and other services, is essential in promoting a balanced regional
development. The reliable, secure and cost competitive supply of energy to the power industry is
considered a prerequisite.
The NSS recognises Dublin and the other major towns such as Galway and Waterford as existing
gateways which will be supported and encouraged in the development of the city as a major engine of
growth.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and will
contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in accordance with
the National Spatial Strategy
3.8 National Development Plan 2007-2013
The National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 is a blueprint for the economic and social
development of Ireland until 2013. A key objective of the plan is to promote balanced regional
development. The NDP underpins the National Spatial Strategy by i ts priori tisation of capital
investment to promote regional development in Ireland through the designation of a number of
development centres such as the Gateways and Hubs proposed in the NSS.
The NDP’s Energy Programme will entail an investment in energy of approximately €8.5 Billion
over the plan period. In relation to energy infrastructure, the overall strategic objective of the
NDP is to ensure security of energy supply nationally and regionally, which is competitively
priced, in the long term while meeting a high level of environmental standards. Security of supply
is considered of vital importance to ensuring the continued economic development of the country.
The NDP states that efficiency in the use of energy must also be improved. The NDP states that the
infrastructure investments required in the energy sector are of critical national strategic importance
and they will help the sector’s ability to ensure security of energy supply and overall economic
sustainability.
The power plant will balance fluctuations on the power grid and thus ensure that the required
voltage and frequency is maintained, thus allowing additional wind generator connections. It
also meets the objective of increasing efficiency. The proposal is in compliance with the NPD’s
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3.7 National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
The National Spatial Strategy 2002 - 2020 is a 20 year planning framework designed to achieve a
better balance of social, economic, physical development and population growth between the
regions. The NSS does not seek to ensure that all regions grow at the same pace; rather seeks
to ensure each region develops to its full potential and so contributes to overall national prosperity.
In order to achieve this objective the strategy identifies a number of “gateways” and supporting
“hubs” in order to achieve the required critical mass. Critical mass relates to size and concentration
of population that enables a range of services and facilities to be supported. This in turn can
attract and support higher levels of economic activity and improved quality of life.
The Strategy recognises that the efficient movement of goods and people, along with an effective
energy and communications network and other services, is essential in promoting a balanced regional
development. The reliable, secure and cost competitive supply of energy to the power industry is
considered a prerequisite.
The NSS recognises Dublin and the other major towns such as Galway and Waterford as existing
gateways which will be supported and encouraged in the development of the city as a major engine of
growth.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and will
contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in accordance with
the National Spatial Strategy
3.8 National Development Plan 2007-2013
The National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 is a blueprint for the economic and social
development of Ireland until 2013. A key objective of the plan is to promote balanced regional
development. The NDP underpins the National Spatial Strategy by i ts priori tisation of capital
investment to promote regional development in Ireland through the designation of a number of
development centres such as the Gateways and Hubs proposed in the NSS.
The NDP’s Energy Programme will entail an investment in energy of approximately €8.5 Billion
over the plan period. In relation to energy infrastructure, the overall strategic objective of the
NDP is to ensure security of energy supply nationally and regionally, which is competitively
priced, in the long term while meeting a high level of environmental standards. Security of supply
is considered of vital importance to ensuring the continued economic development of the country.
The NDP states that efficiency in the use of energy must also be improved. The NDP states that the
infrastructure investments required in the energy sector are of critical national strategic importance
and they will help the sector’s ability to ensure security of energy supply and overall economic
sustainability.
The power plant will balance fluctuations on the power grid and thus ensure that the required
voltage and frequency is maintained, thus allowing additional wind generator connections. It
also meets the objective of increasing efficiency. The proposal is in compliance with the NPD’s
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
3.7 National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
The National Spatial Strategy 2002 - 2020 is a 20 year planning framework designed to achieve abetter balance of social, economic, physical development and population growth between theregions. The NSS does not seek to ensure that all regions grow at the same pace; rather seeksto ensure each region develops to its full potential and so contributes to overall national prosperity.
In order to achieve this objective the strategy identifies a number of “gateways” and supporting“hubs” in order to achieve the required critical mass. Critical mass relates to size and concentrationof population that enables a range of services and facilities to be supported. This in turn canattract and support higher levels of economic activity and improved quality of life.
The Strategy recognises that the efficient movement of goods and people, along with an effectiveenergy and communications network and other services, is essential in promoting a balanced regionaldevelopment. The reliable, secure and cost competitive supply of energy to the power industry isconsidered a prerequisite.
The NSS recognises Dublin and the other major towns such as Galway and Waterford as existinggateways which will be supported and encouraged in the development of the city as a major engine ofgrowth.
0’9 The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and willcontribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in accordance withthe National Spatial Strategy
3.8 National Development Plan 2007-2013
The National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 is a blueprint for the economic and socialdevelopment of Ireland until 2013. A key objective of the plan is to promote balanced regionaldevelopment. The NDP underpins the National Spatial Strategy by its prioritisation of capitalinvestment to promote regional development in Ireland through the designation of a number ofdevelopment centres such as the Gateways and Hubs proposed in the NSS.
The NDP’s Energy Programme will entail an investment in energy of approximately €85 Billionover the plan period. In relation to energy infrastructure, the overall strategic objective of theNDP is to ensure security of energy supply nationally and regionally, which is competitivelypriced, in the long term while meeting a high level of environmental standards. Security of supplyis considered of vital importance to ensuring the continued economic development of the country.The NDP states that efficiency in the use of energy must also be improved. The NDP states that theinfrastructure investments required in the energy sector are of critical national strategic importanceand they will help the sector’s ability to ensure security of energy supply and overall economicsustainability.0’9 The power plant will balance fluctuations on the power grid and thus ensure that the required
voltage and frequency is maintained, thus allowing additional wind generator connections. Italso meets the objective of increasing efi‘iciency. The proposal is in compliance with the NPD’s
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 10
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 10
3.7 National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
The National Spatial Strategy 2002 - 2020 is a 20 year planning framework designed to achieve a
better balance of social, economic, physical development and population growth between the
regions. The NSS does not seek to ensure that all regions grow at the same pace; rather seeks
to ensure each region develops to its full potential and so contributes to overall national prosperity.
In order to achieve this objective the strategy identifies a number of “gateways” and supporting
“hubs” in order to achieve the required critical mass. Critical mass relates to size and concentration
of population that enables a range of services and facilities to be supported. This in turn can
attract and support higher levels of economic activity and improved quality of life.
The Strategy recognises that the efficient movement of goods and people, along with an effective
energy and communications network and other services, is essential in promoting a balanced regional
development. The reliable, secure and cost competitive supply of energy to the power industry is
considered a prerequisite.
The NSS recognises Dublin and the other major towns such as Galway and Waterford as existing
gateways which will be supported and encouraged in the development of the city as a major engine of
growth.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and will
contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in accordance with
the National Spatial Strategy
3.8 National Development Plan 2007-2013
The National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 is a blueprint for the economic and social
development of Ireland until 2013. A key objective of the plan is to promote balanced regional
development. The NDP underpins the National Spatial Strategy by i ts priori tisation of capital
investment to promote regional development in Ireland through the designation of a number of
development centres such as the Gateways and Hubs proposed in the NSS.
The NDP’s Energy Programme will entail an investment in energy of approximately €8.5 Billion
over the plan period. In relation to energy infrastructure, the overall strategic objective of the
NDP is to ensure security of energy supply nationally and regionally, which is competitively
priced, in the long term while meeting a high level of environmental standards. Security of supply
is considered of vital importance to ensuring the continued economic development of the country.
The NDP states that efficiency in the use of energy must also be improved. The NDP states that the
infrastructure investments required in the energy sector are of critical national strategic importance
and they will help the sector’s ability to ensure security of energy supply and overall economic
sustainability.
The power plant will balance fluctuations on the power grid and thus ensure that the required
voltage and frequency is maintained, thus allowing additional wind generator connections. It
also meets the objective of increasing efficiency. The proposal is in compliance with the NPD’s
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 10
3.7 National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
The National Spatial Strategy 2002 - 2020 is a 20 year planning framework designed to achieve a
better balance of social, economic, physical development and population growth between the
regions. The NSS does not seek to ensure that all regions grow at the same pace; rather seeks
to ensure each region develops to its full potential and so contributes to overall national prosperity.
In order to achieve this objective the strategy identifies a number of “gateways” and supporting
“hubs” in order to achieve the required critical mass. Critical mass relates to size and concentration
of population that enables a range of services and facilities to be supported. This in turn can
attract and support higher levels of economic activity and improved quality of life.
The Strategy recognises that the efficient movement of goods and people, along with an effective
energy and communications network and other services, is essential in promoting a balanced regional
development. The reliable, secure and cost competitive supply of energy to the power industry is
considered a prerequisite.
The NSS recognises Dublin and the other major towns such as Galway and Waterford as existing
gateways which will be supported and encouraged in the development of the city as a major engine of
growth.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and will
contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in accordance with
the National Spatial Strategy
3.8 National Development Plan 2007-2013
The National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 is a blueprint for the economic and social
development of Ireland until 2013. A key objective of the plan is to promote balanced regional
development. The NDP underpins the National Spatial Strategy by i ts priori tisation of capital
investment to promote regional development in Ireland through the designation of a number of
development centres such as the Gateways and Hubs proposed in the NSS.
The NDP’s Energy Programme will entail an investment in energy of approximately €8.5 Billion
over the plan period. In relation to energy infrastructure, the overall strategic objective of the
NDP is to ensure security of energy supply nationally and regionally, which is competitively
priced, in the long term while meeting a high level of environmental standards. Security of supply
is considered of vital importance to ensuring the continued economic development of the country.
The NDP states that efficiency in the use of energy must also be improved. The NDP states that the
infrastructure investments required in the energy sector are of critical national strategic importance
and they will help the sector’s ability to ensure security of energy supply and overall economic
sustainability.
The power plant will balance fluctuations on the power grid and thus ensure that the required
voltage and frequency is maintained, thus allowing additional wind generator connections. It
also meets the objective of increasing efficiency. The proposal is in compliance with the NPD’s
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
3.7 National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
The National Spatial Strategy 2002 - 2020 is a 20 year planning framework designed to achieve abetter balance of social, economic, physical development and population growth between theregions. The NSS does not seek to ensure that all regions grow at the same pace; rather seeksto ensure each region develops to its full potential and so contributes to overall national prosperity.
In order to achieve this objective the strategy identifies a number of “gateways” and supporting“hubs” in order to achieve the required critical mass. Critical mass relates to size and concentrationof population that enables a range of services and facilities to be supported. This in turn canattract and support higher levels of economic activity and improved quality of life.
The Strategy recognises that the efficient movement of goods and people, along with an effectiveenergy and communications network and other services, is essential in promoting a balanced regionaldevelopment. The reliable, secure and cost competitive supply of energy to the power industry isconsidered a prerequisite.
The NSS recognises Dublin and the other major towns such as Galway and Waterford as existinggateways which will be supported and encouraged in the development of the city as a major engine ofgrowth.
0’9 The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and willcontribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in accordance withthe National Spatial Strategy
3.8 National Development Plan 2007-2013
The National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 is a blueprint for the economic and socialdevelopment of Ireland until 2013. A key objective of the plan is to promote balanced regionaldevelopment. The NDP underpins the National Spatial Strategy by its prioritisation of capitalinvestment to promote regional development in Ireland through the designation of a number ofdevelopment centres such as the Gateways and Hubs proposed in the NSS.
The NDP’s Energy Programme will entail an investment in energy of approximately €85 Billionover the plan period. In relation to energy infrastructure, the overall strategic objective of theNDP is to ensure security of energy supply nationally and regionally, which is competitivelypriced, in the long term while meeting a high level of environmental standards. Security of supplyis considered of vital importance to ensuring the continued economic development of the country.The NDP states that efficiency in the use of energy must also be improved. The NDP states that theinfrastructure investments required in the energy sector are of critical national strategic importanceand they will help the sector’s ability to ensure security of energy supply and overall economicsustainability.0’9 The power plant will balance fluctuations on the power grid and thus ensure that the required
voltage and frequency is maintained, thus allowing additional wind generator connections. Italso meets the objective of increasing efi‘iciency. The proposal is in compliance with the NPD’s
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 10
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
3.7 National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
The National Spatial Strategy 2002 - 2020 is a 20 year planning framework designed to achieve abetter balance of social, economic, physical development and population growth between theregions. The NSS does not seek to ensure that all regions grow at the same pace; rather seeksto ensure each region develops to its full potential and so contributes to overall national prosperity.
In order to achieve this objective the strategy identifies a number of “gateways” and supporting“hubs” in order to achieve the required critical mass. Critical mass relates to size and concentrationof population that enables a range of services and facilities to be supported. This in turn canattract and support higher levels of economic activity and improved quality of life.
The Strategy recognises that the efficient movement of goods and people, along with an effectiveenergy and communications network and other services, is essential in promoting a balanced regionaldevelopment. The reliable, secure and cost competitive supply of energy to the power industry isconsidered a prerequisite.
The NSS recognises Dublin and the other major towns such as Galway and Waterford as existinggateways which will be supported and encouraged in the development of the city as a major engine ofgrowth.
‘2‘ The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and willcontribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in accordance withthe National Spatial Strategy
3.8 National Development Plan 2007-2013
The National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 is a blueprint for the economic and socialdevelopment of Ireland until 2013. A key objective of the plan is to promote balanced regionaldevelopment. The NDP underpins the National Spatial Strategy by its prioritisation of capitalinvestment to promote regional development in Ireland through the designation of a number ofdevelopment centres such as the Gateways and Hubs proposed in the NSS.
The NDP’s Energy Programme will entail an investment in energy of approximately €85 Billionover the plan period. In relation to energy infrastructure, the overall strategic objective of theNDP is to ensure security of energy supply nationally and regionally, which is competitivelypriced, in the long term while meeting a high level of environmental standards. Security of supplyis considered of vital importance to ensuring the continued economic development of the country.The NDP states that efficiency in the use of energy must also be improved. The NDP states that theinfrastructure investments required in the energy sector are of critical national strategic importanceand they will help the sector’s ability to ensure security of energy supply and overall economicsustainability.
‘2‘ The power plant will balance fluctuations on the power grid and thus ensure that the requiredvoltage and frequency is maintained, thus allowing additional wind generator connections. Italso meets the objective of increasing efl’iciency. The proposal is in compliance with the NPD’s
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Energy Programme.
3.9 Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020.
This White Paper, which was published by the Department for Communications, Marine and Natural
Resources in 2007, states that over 90% of the Irish energy requirements are imported. This leaves
Ireland vulnerable to supply interruptions and imported price volatility. The primary objectives of the
energy policy as set out in the Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economic
competiveness.
One of its strategic goals aims is to ensure that electricity supply can consistently meet the demand. It
identifies that to achieve a safety margin between electricity supply and demand, additional generating
plant is required. The framework recommends “to develop immediate proposals for the development of
new sites for additional flexible generation and to facilitate the competitive provision of additional mid-
merit/flexible generating plant to address demand and capacity constraints”.
According to the Energy White Paper renewable energy will be an essential and growing component of
the energy supply mix. In view of the strongly fluctuating output from wind energy generators due to the
vagaries of the wind, fast flexible power plants such as the one proposed for Grange Castle Business
Park are an essential component in the development of renewable energy due to their capacity to take up
any shortfall in the renewable energy production.
Its main strategic goal is to ensure that the demand for electricity can be met. This requires the
development of additional flexible generation and fast flexible generation plant. The proposed
fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for additional generating
capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind energy coming on stream.
3.10 Governments Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other
Energy Infrastructure, DCENR 2012.
Electricity and gas demand for business and for households must be met safely and securely on a
continuous basis 365 days a year. T h e ability to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment and
sustain Irish enterprise depends on guaranteeing energy supply at competitive cost and at all times.
The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity transmission
system under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The benefits include:
Securing future electricity supply for homes, businesses, farms, factories and communities
Underpinning sustainable economic growth and new jobs in the regions
Enabling Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and reducing the country’s dependence on
imported gas and oil and reduce CO2 emissions.
The Government in underlining the need and urgency for new energy infrastructure in the
national interest and in the interests of individual consumers, is equally conscious that public
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 11
Energy Programme.
3.9 Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020.
This White Paper, which was published by the Department for Communications, Marine and Natural
Resources in 2007, states that over 90% of the Irish energy requirements are imported. This leaves
Ireland vulnerable to supply interruptions and imported price volatility. The primary objectives of the
energy policy as set out in the Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economic
competiveness.
One of its strategic goals aims is to ensure that electricity supply can consistently meet the demand. It
identifies that to achieve a safety margin between electricity supply and demand, additional generating
plant is required. The framework recommends “to develop immediate proposals for the development of
new sites for additional flexible generation and to facilitate the competitive provision of additional mid-
merit/flexible generating plant to address demand and capacity constraints”.
According to the Energy White Paper renewable energy will be an essential and growing component of
the energy supply mix. In view of the strongly fluctuating output from wind energy generators due to the
vagaries of the wind, fast flexible power plants such as the one proposed for Grange Castle Business
Park are an essential component in the development of renewable energy due to their capacity to take up
any shortfall in the renewable energy production.
Its main strategic goal is to ensure that the demand for electricity can be met. This requires the
development of additional flexible generation and fast flexible generation plant. The proposed
fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for additional generating
capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind energy coming on stream.
3.10 Governments Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other
Energy Infrastructure, DCENR 2012.
Electricity and gas demand for business and for households must be met safely and securely on a
continuous basis 365 days a year. T h e ability to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment and
sustain Irish enterprise depends on guaranteeing energy supply at competitive cost and at all times.
The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity transmission
system under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The benefits include:
Securing future electricity supply for homes, businesses, farms, factories and communities
Underpinning sustainable economic growth and new jobs in the regions
Enabling Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and reducing the country’s dependence on
imported gas and oil and reduce CO2 emissions.
The Government in underlining the need and urgency for new energy infrastructure in the
national interest and in the interests of individual consumers, is equally conscious that public
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
Energy Programme.
3.9 Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020.
This White Paper, which was published by the Department for Communications, Marine and NaturalResources in 2007, states that over 90% of the Irish energy requirements are imported. This leavesIreland vulnerable to supply interruptions and imported price volatility. The primary objectives of theenergy policy as set out in the Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economiccompetiveness.
One of its strategic goals aims is to ensure that electricity supply can consistently meet the demand. Itidentifies that to achieve a safety margin between electricity supply and demand, additional generatingplant is required. The framework recommends “to develop immediate proposals for the development ofnew sites for additionalflexible generation and to facilitate the competitive provision ofadditional mid-merit/flexible generatingplant to address demand and capacity constraints
According to the Energy White Paper renewable energy will be an essential and growing component ofthe energy supply mix. In View of the strongly fluctuating output from wind energy generators due to thevagaries of the wind, fast flexible power plants such as the one proposed for Grange Castle BusinessPark are an essential component in the development of renewable energy due to their capacity to take upany shortfall in the renewable energy production.
'2' Its main strategic goal is to ensure that the demandfor electricity can be met. This requires thedevelopment of additionalflexible generation and fastflexible generation plant. The proposedfast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for additional generatingcapacity. The development will also support the increase in wind energy coming on stream.
3.10 Governments Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and OtherEnergy Infrastructure, DCENR 2012.
Electricity and gas demand for business and for households must be met safely and securely on acontinuous basis 365 days a year. The ability to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment andsustain Irish enterprise depends on guaranteeing energy supply at competitive cost and at all times.
The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity transmissionsystem under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The benefits include:0 Securing future electricity supply for homes, businesses, farms, factories and communities0 Underpinning sustainable economic growth and new jobs in the regions0 Enabling Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and reducing the country’s dependence on
imported gas and oil and reduce C02 emissions.
The Government in underlining the need and urgency for new energy infrastructure in thenational interest and in the interests of individual consumers, is equally conscious that public
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 11
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 11
Energy Programme.
3.9 Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020.
This White Paper, which was published by the Department for Communications, Marine and Natural
Resources in 2007, states that over 90% of the Irish energy requirements are imported. This leaves
Ireland vulnerable to supply interruptions and imported price volatility. The primary objectives of the
energy policy as set out in the Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economic
competiveness.
One of its strategic goals aims is to ensure that electricity supply can consistently meet the demand. It
identifies that to achieve a safety margin between electricity supply and demand, additional generating
plant is required. The framework recommends “to develop immediate proposals for the development of
new sites for additional flexible generation and to facilitate the competitive provision of additional mid-
merit/flexible generating plant to address demand and capacity constraints”.
According to the Energy White Paper renewable energy will be an essential and growing component of
the energy supply mix. In view of the strongly fluctuating output from wind energy generators due to the
vagaries of the wind, fast flexible power plants such as the one proposed for Grange Castle Business
Park are an essential component in the development of renewable energy due to their capacity to take up
any shortfall in the renewable energy production.
Its main strategic goal is to ensure that the demand for electricity can be met. This requires the
development of additional flexible generation and fast flexible generation plant. The proposed
fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for additional generating
capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind energy coming on stream.
3.10 Governments Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other
Energy Infrastructure, DCENR 2012.
Electricity and gas demand for business and for households must be met safely and securely on a
continuous basis 365 days a year. T h e ability to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment and
sustain Irish enterprise depends on guaranteeing energy supply at competitive cost and at all times.
The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity transmission
system under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The benefits include:
Securing future electricity supply for homes, businesses, farms, factories and communities
Underpinning sustainable economic growth and new jobs in the regions
Enabling Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and reducing the country’s dependence on
imported gas and oil and reduce CO2 emissions.
The Government in underlining the need and urgency for new energy infrastructure in the
national interest and in the interests of individual consumers, is equally conscious that public
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 11
Energy Programme.
3.9 Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020.
This White Paper, which was published by the Department for Communications, Marine and Natural
Resources in 2007, states that over 90% of the Irish energy requirements are imported. This leaves
Ireland vulnerable to supply interruptions and imported price volatility. The primary objectives of the
energy policy as set out in the Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economic
competiveness.
One of its strategic goals aims is to ensure that electricity supply can consistently meet the demand. It
identifies that to achieve a safety margin between electricity supply and demand, additional generating
plant is required. The framework recommends “to develop immediate proposals for the development of
new sites for additional flexible generation and to facilitate the competitive provision of additional mid-
merit/flexible generating plant to address demand and capacity constraints”.
According to the Energy White Paper renewable energy will be an essential and growing component of
the energy supply mix. In view of the strongly fluctuating output from wind energy generators due to the
vagaries of the wind, fast flexible power plants such as the one proposed for Grange Castle Business
Park are an essential component in the development of renewable energy due to their capacity to take up
any shortfall in the renewable energy production.
Its main strategic goal is to ensure that the demand for electricity can be met. This requires the
development of additional flexible generation and fast flexible generation plant. The proposed
fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for additional generating
capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind energy coming on stream.
3.10 Governments Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other
Energy Infrastructure, DCENR 2012.
Electricity and gas demand for business and for households must be met safely and securely on a
continuous basis 365 days a year. T h e ability to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment and
sustain Irish enterprise depends on guaranteeing energy supply at competitive cost and at all times.
The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity transmission
system under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The benefits include:
Securing future electricity supply for homes, businesses, farms, factories and communities
Underpinning sustainable economic growth and new jobs in the regions
Enabling Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and reducing the country’s dependence on
imported gas and oil and reduce CO2 emissions.
The Government in underlining the need and urgency for new energy infrastructure in the
national interest and in the interests of individual consumers, is equally conscious that public
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
Energy Programme.
3.9 Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020.
This White Paper, which was published by the Department for Communications, Marine and NaturalResources in 2007, states that over 90% of the Irish energy requirements are imported. This leavesIreland vulnerable to supply interruptions and imported price volatility. The primary objectives of theenergy policy as set out in the Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economiccompetiveness.
One of its strategic goals aims is to ensure that electricity supply can consistently meet the demand. Itidentifies that to achieve a safety margin between electricity supply and demand, additional generatingplant is required. The framework recommends “to develop immediate proposals for the development ofnew sites for additionalflexible generation and to facilitate the competitive provision ofadditional mid-merit/flexible generatingplant to address demand and capacity constraints
According to the Energy White Paper renewable energy will be an essential and growing component ofthe energy supply mix. In View of the strongly fluctuating output from wind energy generators due to thevagaries of the wind, fast flexible power plants such as the one proposed for Grange Castle BusinessPark are an essential component in the development of renewable energy due to their capacity to take upany shortfall in the renewable energy production.
'2' Its main strategic goal is to ensure that the demandfor electricity can be met. This requires thedevelopment of additionalflexible generation and fastflexible generation plant. The proposedfast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for additional generatingcapacity. The development will also support the increase in wind energy coming on stream.
3.10 Governments Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and OtherEnergy Infrastructure, DCENR 2012.
Electricity and gas demand for business and for households must be met safely and securely on acontinuous basis 365 days a year. The ability to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment andsustain Irish enterprise depends on guaranteeing energy supply at competitive cost and at all times.
The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity transmissionsystem under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The benefits include:0 Securing future electricity supply for homes, businesses, farms, factories and communities0 Underpinning sustainable economic growth and new jobs in the regions0 Enabling Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and reducing the country’s dependence on
imported gas and oil and reduce C02 emissions.
The Government in underlining the need and urgency for new energy infrastructure in thenational interest and in the interests of individual consumers, is equally conscious that public
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 11
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
Energy Programme.
3.9 Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: the Energy Policy Framework 2007-2020.
This White Paper, which was published by the Department for Communications, Marine and NaturalResources in 2007, states that over 90% of the Irish energy requirements are imported. This leavesIreland vulnerable to supply interruptions and imported price volatility. The primary objectives of theenergy policy as set out in the Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economiccompetiveness.
One of its strategic goals aims is to ensure that electricity supply can consistently meet the demand. Itidentifies that to achieve a safety margin between electricity supply and demand, additional generatingplant is required. The framework recommends “to develop immediate proposals for the development ofnew sites for additionalflexible generation and to facilitate the competitive provision ofadditional mid—merit/flexible generatingplant to address demand and capacity constraints
According to the Energy White Paper renewable energy will be an essential and growing component ofthe energy supply mix. In View of the strongly fluctuating output from wind energy generators due to thevagaries of the wind, fast flexible power plants such as the one proposed for Grange Castle BusinessPark are an essential component in the development of renewable energy due to their capacity to take upany shortfall in the renewable energy production.
‘2‘ Its main strategic goal is to ensure that the demandfor electricity can be met. This requires thedevelopment of additionalflexible generation and fastflexible generation plant. The proposedfast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for additional generatingcapacity. The development will also support the increase in wind energy coming on stream.
3.10 Governments Policy Statement on the Strategic Importance of Transmission and OtherEnergy Infrastructure, DCENR 2012.
Electricity and gas demand for business and for households must be met safely and securely on acontinuous basis 365 days a year. The ability to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment andsustain Irish enterprise depends on guaranteeing energy supply at competitive cost and at all times.
The Government endorses the major investment underway in the high voltage electricity transmissionsystem under EirGrid’s Grid 25 Programme. The benefits include:0 Securing future electricity supply for homes, businesses, farms, factories and communities0 Underpinning sustainable economic growth and new jobs in the regions0 Enabling Ireland to meet its renewable energy targets and reducing the country’s dependence on
imported gas and oil and reduce C02 emissions.
The Government in underlining the need and urgency for new energy infrastructure in thenational interest and in the interests of individual consumers, is equally conscious that public
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 11
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GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 12
acceptability of such infrastructure is a major challenge. Social acceptance and understanding of
the need for new infrastructure is critical.
The proposed power plant is an essential element in achieving the Government objective of
guaranteeing future energy supply and in meeting its renewable energy target.
4. Regional Planning Context
4.1 Regional Planning Guidelines for Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) includes the geographical area of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-
Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow and incorporates the regions of both
the Dublin Regional Authority and the Mid-East Regional Authority. The Planning and
Development Act, 2000 requires these regional authorities to produce Regional Planning
Guidelines in respect of the whole of the combined area of their regions which provide a strategic
planning framework for the long-term sustainable development of the area for the 12 year period up
to 2022.
The Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) are a policy document which aims to direct the future
growth of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the medium to long term and works to implement
the strategic planning framework set out in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) published in 2002. It
achieves this through appraisal of the critical elements involved in ensuring sustainable and good
planning, and though the protection of sensitive and environmentally important locations. The RPG
inform and direct the City and County Development Plans of each of the Councils in the Greater Dublin
Area. They provide the clear policy link between national policies, such as the National
Development Plan and the National Spatial Strategy and other national policy documents and
guidance; and Local Authority planning policies and decisions.
The GDA is the ‘power house’ of the national economy. Its economic success and in particular, the
success of the metropolitan core, is critical to the future performance of the national economy and its
return to growth.
In this context, the regional economic strategy for the GDA seeks to support and to maximise what is
effectively a multidimensional economic role for the region:
• It must ensure that the GDA can continue to compete on a global stage – attracting to Ireland,
several types of activity for which no alternative locations exist elsewhere on the island but only
in the metropolitan regions of other countries;
• It needs to protect and enhance the performance of the GDA as an engine of growth for the
national economy;
• It needs to ensure that the GDA continues to play a leading role as a focus for knowledge
generation, knowledge dissemination and innovative activity – essentially what NESC (2008)
have termed a ‘theatre of experimentation’;
• Finally, the strategy must seek to ensure that the potential of the entire GDA is maximised so that
the whole of the region (and the other regions in Ireland) can both contribute to and benefit from
positive economic outcomes.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 12
acceptability of such infrastructure is a major challenge. Social acceptance and understanding of
the need for new infrastructure is critical.
The proposed power plant is an essential element in achieving the Government objective of
guaranteeing future energy supply and in meeting its renewable energy target.
4. Regional Planning Context
4.1 Regional Planning Guidelines for Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) includes the geographical area of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-
Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow and incorporates the regions of both
the Dublin Regional Authority and the Mid-East Regional Authority. The Planning and
Development Act, 2000 requires these regional authorities to produce Regional Planning
Guidelines in respect of the whole of the combined area of their regions which provide a strategic
planning framework for the long-term sustainable development of the area for the 12 year period up
to 2022.
The Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) are a policy document which aims to direct the future
growth of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the medium to long term and works to implement
the strategic planning framework set out in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) published in 2002. It
achieves this through appraisal of the critical elements involved in ensuring sustainable and good
planning, and though the protection of sensitive and environmentally important locations. The RPG
inform and direct the City and County Development Plans of each of the Councils in the Greater Dublin
Area. They provide the clear policy link between national policies, such as the National
Development Plan and the National Spatial Strategy and other national policy documents and
guidance; and Local Authority planning policies and decisions.
The GDA is the ‘power house’ of the national economy. Its economic success and in particular, the
success of the metropolitan core, is critical to the future performance of the national economy and its
return to growth.
In this context, the regional economic strategy for the GDA seeks to support and to maximise what is
effectively a multidimensional economic role for the region:
• It must ensure that the GDA can continue to compete on a global stage – attracting to Ireland,
several types of activity for which no alternative locations exist elsewhere on the island but only
in the metropolitan regions of other countries;
• It needs to protect and enhance the performance of the GDA as an engine of growth for the
national economy;
• It needs to ensure that the GDA continues to play a leading role as a focus for knowledge
generation, knowledge dissemination and innovative activity – essentially what NESC (2008)
have termed a ‘theatre of experimentation’;
• Finally, the strategy must seek to ensure that the potential of the entire GDA is maximised so that
the whole of the region (and the other regions in Ireland) can both contribute to and benefit from
positive economic outcomes.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
acceptability of such infrastructure is a major challenge. Social acceptance and understanding ofthe need for new infrastructure is critical.99.9 The proposed power plant is an essential element in achieving the Government objective of
guaranteeingfuture energy supply and in meeting its renewable energy target.
4. Regional Planning Context
4.1 Regional Planning Guidelines for Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) includes the geographical area of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire—Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow and incorporates the regions of boththe Dublin Regional Authority and the Mid-East Regional Authority. The Planning andDevelopment Act, 2000 requires these regional authorities to produce Regional PlanningGuidelines in respect of the whole of the combined area of their regions which provide a strategicplanning framework for the long-term sustainable development of the area for the 12 year period upto 2022.
The Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) are a policy document which aims to direct the futuregrowth of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the medium to long term and works to implementthe strategic planning framework set out in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) published in 2002. Itachieves this through appraisal of the critical elements involved in ensuring sustainable and goodplanning, and though the protection of sensitive and environmentally important locations. The RPGinform and direct the City and County Development Plans of each of the Councils in the Greater DublinArea. They provide the clear policy link between national policies, such as the NationalDevelopment Plan and the National Spatial Strategy and other national policy documents andguidance; and Local Authority planning policies and decisions.
The GDA is the ‘power house’ of the national economy. Its economic success and in particular, thesuccess of the metropolitan core, is critical to the future performance of the national economy and itsreturn to growth.
In this context, the regional economic strategy for the GDA seeks to support and to maximise what iseffectively a multidimensional economic role for the region:
° It must ensure that the GDA can continue to compete on a global stage — attracting to Ireland,several types of activity for which no alternative locations exist elsewhere on the island but onlyin the metropolitan regions of other countries;
° It needs to protect and enhance the performance of the GDA as an engine of growth for thenational economy;
° It needs to ensure that the GDA continues to play a leading role as a focus for knowledgegeneration, knowledge dissemination and innovative activity — essentially what NESC (2008)have termed a ‘theatre ofexperimentation’;
° Finally, the strategy must seek to ensure that the potential of the entire GDA is maximised so thatthe whole of the region (and the other regions in Ireland) can both contribute to and benefit frompositive economic outcomes.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 12
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 12
acceptability of such infrastructure is a major challenge. Social acceptance and understanding of
the need for new infrastructure is critical.
The proposed power plant is an essential element in achieving the Government objective of
guaranteeing future energy supply and in meeting its renewable energy target.
4. Regional Planning Context
4.1 Regional Planning Guidelines for Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) includes the geographical area of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-
Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow and incorporates the regions of both
the Dublin Regional Authority and the Mid-East Regional Authority. The Planning and
Development Act, 2000 requires these regional authorities to produce Regional Planning
Guidelines in respect of the whole of the combined area of their regions which provide a strategic
planning framework for the long-term sustainable development of the area for the 12 year period up
to 2022.
The Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) are a policy document which aims to direct the future
growth of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the medium to long term and works to implement
the strategic planning framework set out in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) published in 2002. It
achieves this through appraisal of the critical elements involved in ensuring sustainable and good
planning, and though the protection of sensitive and environmentally important locations. The RPG
inform and direct the City and County Development Plans of each of the Councils in the Greater Dublin
Area. They provide the clear policy link between national policies, such as the National
Development Plan and the National Spatial Strategy and other national policy documents and
guidance; and Local Authority planning policies and decisions.
The GDA is the ‘power house’ of the national economy. Its economic success and in particular, the
success of the metropolitan core, is critical to the future performance of the national economy and its
return to growth.
In this context, the regional economic strategy for the GDA seeks to support and to maximise what is
effectively a multidimensional economic role for the region:
• It must ensure that the GDA can continue to compete on a global stage – attracting to Ireland,
several types of activity for which no alternative locations exist elsewhere on the island but only
in the metropolitan regions of other countries;
• It needs to protect and enhance the performance of the GDA as an engine of growth for the
national economy;
• It needs to ensure that the GDA continues to play a leading role as a focus for knowledge
generation, knowledge dissemination and innovative activity – essentially what NESC (2008)
have termed a ‘theatre of experimentation’;
• Finally, the strategy must seek to ensure that the potential of the entire GDA is maximised so that
the whole of the region (and the other regions in Ireland) can both contribute to and benefit from
positive economic outcomes.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 12
acceptability of such infrastructure is a major challenge. Social acceptance and understanding of
the need for new infrastructure is critical.
The proposed power plant is an essential element in achieving the Government objective of
guaranteeing future energy supply and in meeting its renewable energy target.
4. Regional Planning Context
4.1 Regional Planning Guidelines for Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) includes the geographical area of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-
Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow and incorporates the regions of both
the Dublin Regional Authority and the Mid-East Regional Authority. The Planning and
Development Act, 2000 requires these regional authorities to produce Regional Planning
Guidelines in respect of the whole of the combined area of their regions which provide a strategic
planning framework for the long-term sustainable development of the area for the 12 year period up
to 2022.
The Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) are a policy document which aims to direct the future
growth of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the medium to long term and works to implement
the strategic planning framework set out in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) published in 2002. It
achieves this through appraisal of the critical elements involved in ensuring sustainable and good
planning, and though the protection of sensitive and environmentally important locations. The RPG
inform and direct the City and County Development Plans of each of the Councils in the Greater Dublin
Area. They provide the clear policy link between national policies, such as the National
Development Plan and the National Spatial Strategy and other national policy documents and
guidance; and Local Authority planning policies and decisions.
The GDA is the ‘power house’ of the national economy. Its economic success and in particular, the
success of the metropolitan core, is critical to the future performance of the national economy and its
return to growth.
In this context, the regional economic strategy for the GDA seeks to support and to maximise what is
effectively a multidimensional economic role for the region:
• It must ensure that the GDA can continue to compete on a global stage – attracting to Ireland,
several types of activity for which no alternative locations exist elsewhere on the island but only
in the metropolitan regions of other countries;
• It needs to protect and enhance the performance of the GDA as an engine of growth for the
national economy;
• It needs to ensure that the GDA continues to play a leading role as a focus for knowledge
generation, knowledge dissemination and innovative activity – essentially what NESC (2008)
have termed a ‘theatre of experimentation’;
• Finally, the strategy must seek to ensure that the potential of the entire GDA is maximised so that
the whole of the region (and the other regions in Ireland) can both contribute to and benefit from
positive economic outcomes.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
acceptability of such infrastructure is a major challenge. Social acceptance and understanding ofthe need for new infrastructure is critical.99.9 The proposed power plant is an essential element in achieving the Government objective of
guaranteeingfuture energy supply and in meeting its renewable energy target.
4. Regional Planning Context
4.1 Regional Planning Guidelines for Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) includes the geographical area of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire—Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow and incorporates the regions of boththe Dublin Regional Authority and the Mid-East Regional Authority. The Planning andDevelopment Act, 2000 requires these regional authorities to produce Regional PlanningGuidelines in respect of the whole of the combined area of their regions which provide a strategicplanning framework for the long-term sustainable development of the area for the 12 year period upto 2022.
The Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) are a policy document which aims to direct the futuregrowth of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the medium to long term and works to implementthe strategic planning framework set out in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) published in 2002. Itachieves this through appraisal of the critical elements involved in ensuring sustainable and goodplanning, and though the protection of sensitive and environmentally important locations. The RPGinform and direct the City and County Development Plans of each of the Councils in the Greater DublinArea. They provide the clear policy link between national policies, such as the NationalDevelopment Plan and the National Spatial Strategy and other national policy documents andguidance; and Local Authority planning policies and decisions.
The GDA is the ‘power house’ of the national economy. Its economic success and in particular, thesuccess of the metropolitan core, is critical to the future performance of the national economy and itsreturn to growth.
In this context, the regional economic strategy for the GDA seeks to support and to maximise what iseffectively a multidimensional economic role for the region:
° It must ensure that the GDA can continue to compete on a global stage — attracting to Ireland,several types of activity for which no alternative locations exist elsewhere on the island but onlyin the metropolitan regions of other countries;
° It needs to protect and enhance the performance of the GDA as an engine of growth for thenational economy;
° It needs to ensure that the GDA continues to play a leading role as a focus for knowledgegeneration, knowledge dissemination and innovative activity — essentially what NESC (2008)have termed a ‘theatre ofexperimentation’;
° Finally, the strategy must seek to ensure that the potential of the entire GDA is maximised so thatthe whole of the region (and the other regions in Ireland) can both contribute to and benefit frompositive economic outcomes.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 12
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
acceptability of such infrastructure is a major challenge. Social acceptance and understanding ofthe need for new infrastructure is critical.9v The proposed power plant is an essential element in achieving the Government objective of
guaranteeingfuture energy supply and in meeting its renewable energy target.
4. Regional Planning Context
4.1 Regional Planning Guidelines for Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) includes the geographical area of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow and incorporates the regions of boththe Dublin Regional Authority and the Mid-East Regional Authority. The Planning andDevelopment Act, 2000 requires these regional authorities to produce Regional FlamingGuidelines in respect of the whole of the combined area of their regions which provide a strategicplanning framework for the long—term sustainable development of the area for the 12 year period upto 2022.
The Regional Flaming Guidelines (RPGs) are a policy document which aims to direct the futuregrt of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the medium to long term and works to implementthe strategic planning framework set out in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) published in 2002. Itachieves this through appraisal of the critical elements involved in ensuring sustainable and goodplanning, and though the protection of sensitive and environmentally important locations. The RPGinform and direct the City and County Development Plans of each of the Councils in the Greater DublinArea. They provide the clear policy link between national policies, such as the NationalDevelopment Plan and the National Spatial Strategy and other national policy documents andguidance; and Local Authority planning policies and decisions.
The GDA is the ‘power house’ of the national economy. Its economic success and in particular, thesuccess of the metropolitan core, is critical to the filture performance of the national economy and itsreturn to growth.
In this context, the regional economic strategy for the GDA seeks to support and to maximise what iseffectively a multidimensional economic role for the region:
- It must ensure that the GDA can continue to compete on a global stage — attracting to Ireland,several types of activity for which no alternative locations exist elsewhere on the island but onlyin the metropolitan regions of other countries;
- It needs to protect and enhance the performance of the GDA as an engine of growth for thenational economy;
- It needs to ensure that the GDA continues to play a leading role as a focus for knowledgegeneration, knowledge dissemination and innovative activity — essentially what NESC (2008)have termed a ‘theatre ofexperimentation’;
- Finally, the strategy must seek to ensure that the potential of the entire GDA is maximised so thatthe whole of the region (and the other regions in Ireland) can both contribute to and benefit frompositive economic outcomes.
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• Promote balanced economic development within the region.
The demand for electricity in the GDA region is expected to increase by over 80% by 2025 and
will then be 30% of the demand of the island of Ireland. Up to 240 MW of wind generation is
expected to be connected to the Grid in this region. Improvements are necessary in regional power
infrastructure in order to maintain security of supply, to attract additional industry, and to allow for
the connection of renewable energy sources to the grid. EirGrid, the agency responsible for the
management of the national power grid, have stated that the following developments are necessary
to cater for forecast demand in the region:
An additional investment of approximately €800m through upgrading approximately 450 km of the
existing network and building new circuits;
Strengthening of network into and out of the region to allow the demand to be met by renewable
generators located mainly in the west of the country;
Strengthening of network serving Dublin City load;
Development to allow north-south flows to by-pass the network serving the Dublin load;
Construction and connection of new 220 kV stations in north and west Dublin to cater for the
rapidly growing developments in these areas;
Reinforcement of the network to cater for strong growth in Kildare and North Wicklow.
EirGrid state that, if no action is taken; that in the medium term, there will be no capacity in the
network to cater for new customers and the reliability of supply to existing customers will fall below
normal international standards. Demand in the ‘East’ is estimated by EirGrid to increase
significantly by 2025. The appropriate reinforcement and adequate provision of infrastructure is
therefore vitally important to meet regional demand and to facilitate the transmission of renewable
energy to main demand centres.
Geographic location, fluctuating oil prices, a high dependence on imported gas (approximately
93% in 2008) and the transition to a deregulated market and climate change legislation all point up
the need for a more diversified power generation portfolio in the State. National policy such as the
White Paper on Energy seeks to significantly increase the supply of power from renewable energies
which have important implications regarding network investment.
Strategic Policy PIP4 states that the ICT and energy needs of the GDA shall be delivered through
the lifespan of the RPG by way of investment in new projects and corridors to allow economic and
community needs to be met, and to facilitate sustainable development and growth to achieve a strong
and successful international GDA Gateway.
Strategic Recommendation PIR25 notes that reinforcements and new infrastructure are put in place
by the key agencies, and their provision is supported in Local Authority policies, to ensure the
energy needs of future population and economic expansion within designated growth areas and
across the GDA can be delivered in a sustainable and timely manner and that capacity is available at
local and regional scale to meet future needs.
The proposed gas power plant will contribute to the security and supply and the further
connection of renewable generation. The ICT and energy needs of the area will require further
investments in order to achieve a strong Dublin gateway. The proposed power plant is thus
fully compliant with the above policies and objectives, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 13
• Promote balanced economic development within the region.
The demand for electricity in the GDA region is expected to increase by over 80% by 2025 and
will then be 30% of the demand of the island of Ireland. Up to 240 MW of wind generation is
expected to be connected to the Grid in this region. Improvements are necessary in regional power
infrastructure in order to maintain security of supply, to attract additional industry, and to allow for
the connection of renewable energy sources to the grid. EirGrid, the agency responsible for the
management of the national power grid, have stated that the following developments are necessary
to cater for forecast demand in the region:
An additional investment of approximately €800m through upgrading approximately 450 km of the
existing network and building new circuits;
Strengthening of network into and out of the region to allow the demand to be met by renewable
generators located mainly in the west of the country;
Strengthening of network serving Dublin City load;
Development to allow north-south flows to by-pass the network serving the Dublin load;
Construction and connection of new 220 kV stations in north and west Dublin to cater for the
rapidly growing developments in these areas;
Reinforcement of the network to cater for strong growth in Kildare and North Wicklow.
EirGrid state that, if no action is taken; that in the medium term, there will be no capacity in the
network to cater for new customers and the reliability of supply to existing customers will fall below
normal international standards. Demand in the ‘East’ is estimated by EirGrid to increase
significantly by 2025. The appropriate reinforcement and adequate provision of infrastructure is
therefore vitally important to meet regional demand and to facilitate the transmission of renewable
energy to main demand centres.
Geographic location, fluctuating oil prices, a high dependence on imported gas (approximately
93% in 2008) and the transition to a deregulated market and climate change legislation all point up
the need for a more diversified power generation portfolio in the State. National policy such as the
White Paper on Energy seeks to significantly increase the supply of power from renewable energies
which have important implications regarding network investment.
Strategic Policy PIP4 states that the ICT and energy needs of the GDA shall be delivered through
the lifespan of the RPG by way of investment in new projects and corridors to allow economic and
community needs to be met, and to facilitate sustainable development and growth to achieve a strong
and successful international GDA Gateway.
Strategic Recommendation PIR25 notes that reinforcements and new infrastructure are put in place
by the key agencies, and their provision is supported in Local Authority policies, to ensure the
energy needs of future population and economic expansion within designated growth areas and
across the GDA can be delivered in a sustainable and timely manner and that capacity is available at
local and regional scale to meet future needs.
The proposed gas power plant will contribute to the security and supply and the further
connection of renewable generation. The ICT and energy needs of the area will require further
investments in order to achieve a strong Dublin gateway. The proposed power plant is thus
fully compliant with the above policies and objectives, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
° Promote balanced economic development within the region.
The demand for electricity in the GDA region is expected to increase by over 80% by 2025 andwill then be 30% of the demand of the island of Ireland. Up to 240 MW of wind generation isexpected to be connected to the Grid in this region. Improvements are necessary in regional powerinfrastructure in order to maintain security of supply, to attract additional industry, and to allow forthe connection of renewable energy sources to the grid. EirGrid, the agency responsible for themanagement of the national power grid, have stated that the following developments are necessaryto cater for forecast demand in the region:
0 An additional investment of approximately €800m through upgrading approximately 450 km of theexisting network and building new circuits;
0 Strengthening of network into and out of the region to allow the demand to be met by renewablegenerators located mainly in the west of the country;
0 Strengthening of network serving Dublin City load;
0 Development to allow north-south flows to by—pass the network serving the Dublin load;
0 Construction and connection of new 220 kV stations in north and west Dublin to cater for therapidly growing developments in these areas;
0 Reinforcement of the network to cater for strong growth in Kildare and North Wicklow.
EirGrid state that, if no action is taken; that in the medium term, there will be no capacity in thenetwork to cater for new customers and the reliability of supply to existing customers will fall belownormal international standards. Demand in the ‘East’ is estimated by EirGrid to increasesignificantly by 2025. The appropriate reinforcement and adequate provision of infrastructure istherefore vitally important to meet regional demand and to facilitate the transmission of renewableenergy to main demand centres.
Geographic location, fluctuating oil prices, a high dependence on imported gas (approximately93% in 2008) and the transition to a deregulated market and climate change legislation all point upthe need for a more diversified power generation portfolio in the State. National policy such as theWhite Paper on Energy seeks to significantly increase the supply of power from renewable energieswhich have important implications regarding network investment.
Strategic Policy PIP4 states that the ICT and energy needs of the GDA shall be delivered throughthe lifespan of the RPG by way of investment in new projects and corridors to allow economic andcommunity needs to be met, and to facilitate sustainable development and growth to achieve a strongand successful international GDA Gateway.
Strategic Recommendation PIR25 notes that reinforcements and new infrastructure are put in placeby the key agencies, and their provision is supported in Local Authority policies, to ensure theenergy needs of future population and economic expansion within designated growth areas andacross the GDA can be delivered in a sustainable and timely manner and that capacity is available atlocal and regional scale to meet future needs.
0’9 The proposed gas power plant will contribute to the security and supply and the furtherconnection ofrenewable generation. The ICT and energy needs ofthe area will requirefurtherinvestments in order to achieve a strong Dublin gateway. The proposed power plant is thusfully compliant with the above policies and objectives, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 13
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• Promote balanced economic development within the region.
The demand for electricity in the GDA region is expected to increase by over 80% by 2025 and
will then be 30% of the demand of the island of Ireland. Up to 240 MW of wind generation is
expected to be connected to the Grid in this region. Improvements are necessary in regional power
infrastructure in order to maintain security of supply, to attract additional industry, and to allow for
the connection of renewable energy sources to the grid. EirGrid, the agency responsible for the
management of the national power grid, have stated that the following developments are necessary
to cater for forecast demand in the region:
An additional investment of approximately €800m through upgrading approximately 450 km of the
existing network and building new circuits;
Strengthening of network into and out of the region to allow the demand to be met by renewable
generators located mainly in the west of the country;
Strengthening of network serving Dublin City load;
Development to allow north-south flows to by-pass the network serving the Dublin load;
Construction and connection of new 220 kV stations in north and west Dublin to cater for the
rapidly growing developments in these areas;
Reinforcement of the network to cater for strong growth in Kildare and North Wicklow.
EirGrid state that, if no action is taken; that in the medium term, there will be no capacity in the
network to cater for new customers and the reliability of supply to existing customers will fall below
normal international standards. Demand in the ‘East’ is estimated by EirGrid to increase
significantly by 2025. The appropriate reinforcement and adequate provision of infrastructure is
therefore vitally important to meet regional demand and to facilitate the transmission of renewable
energy to main demand centres.
Geographic location, fluctuating oil prices, a high dependence on imported gas (approximately
93% in 2008) and the transition to a deregulated market and climate change legislation all point up
the need for a more diversified power generation portfolio in the State. National policy such as the
White Paper on Energy seeks to significantly increase the supply of power from renewable energies
which have important implications regarding network investment.
Strategic Policy PIP4 states that the ICT and energy needs of the GDA shall be delivered through
the lifespan of the RPG by way of investment in new projects and corridors to allow economic and
community needs to be met, and to facilitate sustainable development and growth to achieve a strong
and successful international GDA Gateway.
Strategic Recommendation PIR25 notes that reinforcements and new infrastructure are put in place
by the key agencies, and their provision is supported in Local Authority policies, to ensure the
energy needs of future population and economic expansion within designated growth areas and
across the GDA can be delivered in a sustainable and timely manner and that capacity is available at
local and regional scale to meet future needs.
The proposed gas power plant will contribute to the security and supply and the further
connection of renewable generation. The ICT and energy needs of the area will require further
investments in order to achieve a strong Dublin gateway. The proposed power plant is thus
fully compliant with the above policies and objectives, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 13
• Promote balanced economic development within the region.
The demand for electricity in the GDA region is expected to increase by over 80% by 2025 and
will then be 30% of the demand of the island of Ireland. Up to 240 MW of wind generation is
expected to be connected to the Grid in this region. Improvements are necessary in regional power
infrastructure in order to maintain security of supply, to attract additional industry, and to allow for
the connection of renewable energy sources to the grid. EirGrid, the agency responsible for the
management of the national power grid, have stated that the following developments are necessary
to cater for forecast demand in the region:
An additional investment of approximately €800m through upgrading approximately 450 km of the
existing network and building new circuits;
Strengthening of network into and out of the region to allow the demand to be met by renewable
generators located mainly in the west of the country;
Strengthening of network serving Dublin City load;
Development to allow north-south flows to by-pass the network serving the Dublin load;
Construction and connection of new 220 kV stations in north and west Dublin to cater for the
rapidly growing developments in these areas;
Reinforcement of the network to cater for strong growth in Kildare and North Wicklow.
EirGrid state that, if no action is taken; that in the medium term, there will be no capacity in the
network to cater for new customers and the reliability of supply to existing customers will fall below
normal international standards. Demand in the ‘East’ is estimated by EirGrid to increase
significantly by 2025. The appropriate reinforcement and adequate provision of infrastructure is
therefore vitally important to meet regional demand and to facilitate the transmission of renewable
energy to main demand centres.
Geographic location, fluctuating oil prices, a high dependence on imported gas (approximately
93% in 2008) and the transition to a deregulated market and climate change legislation all point up
the need for a more diversified power generation portfolio in the State. National policy such as the
White Paper on Energy seeks to significantly increase the supply of power from renewable energies
which have important implications regarding network investment.
Strategic Policy PIP4 states that the ICT and energy needs of the GDA shall be delivered through
the lifespan of the RPG by way of investment in new projects and corridors to allow economic and
community needs to be met, and to facilitate sustainable development and growth to achieve a strong
and successful international GDA Gateway.
Strategic Recommendation PIR25 notes that reinforcements and new infrastructure are put in place
by the key agencies, and their provision is supported in Local Authority policies, to ensure the
energy needs of future population and economic expansion within designated growth areas and
across the GDA can be delivered in a sustainable and timely manner and that capacity is available at
local and regional scale to meet future needs.
The proposed gas power plant will contribute to the security and supply and the further
connection of renewable generation. The ICT and energy needs of the area will require further
investments in order to achieve a strong Dublin gateway. The proposed power plant is thus
fully compliant with the above policies and objectives, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
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° Promote balanced economic development within the region.
The demand for electricity in the GDA region is expected to increase by over 80% by 2025 andwill then be 30% of the demand of the island of Ireland. Up to 240 MW of wind generation isexpected to be connected to the Grid in this region. Improvements are necessary in regional powerinfrastructure in order to maintain security of supply, to attract additional industry, and to allow forthe connection of renewable energy sources to the grid. EirGrid, the agency responsible for themanagement of the national power grid, have stated that the following developments are necessaryto cater for forecast demand in the region:
0 An additional investment of approximately €800m through upgrading approximately 450 km of theexisting network and building new circuits;
0 Strengthening of network into and out of the region to allow the demand to be met by renewablegenerators located mainly in the west of the country;
0 Strengthening of network serving Dublin City load;
0 Development to allow north-south flows to by—pass the network serving the Dublin load;
0 Construction and connection of new 220 kV stations in north and west Dublin to cater for therapidly growing developments in these areas;
0 Reinforcement of the network to cater for strong growth in Kildare and North Wicklow.
EirGrid state that, if no action is taken; that in the medium term, there will be no capacity in thenetwork to cater for new customers and the reliability of supply to existing customers will fall belownormal international standards. Demand in the ‘East’ is estimated by EirGrid to increasesignificantly by 2025. The appropriate reinforcement and adequate provision of infrastructure istherefore vitally important to meet regional demand and to facilitate the transmission of renewableenergy to main demand centres.
Geographic location, fluctuating oil prices, a high dependence on imported gas (approximately93% in 2008) and the transition to a deregulated market and climate change legislation all point upthe need for a more diversified power generation portfolio in the State. National policy such as theWhite Paper on Energy seeks to significantly increase the supply of power from renewable energieswhich have important implications regarding network investment.
Strategic Policy PIP4 states that the ICT and energy needs of the GDA shall be delivered throughthe lifespan of the RPG by way of investment in new projects and corridors to allow economic andcommunity needs to be met, and to facilitate sustainable development and growth to achieve a strongand successful international GDA Gateway.
Strategic Recommendation PIR25 notes that reinforcements and new infrastructure are put in placeby the key agencies, and their provision is supported in Local Authority policies, to ensure theenergy needs of future population and economic expansion within designated growth areas andacross the GDA can be delivered in a sustainable and timely manner and that capacity is available atlocal and regional scale to meet future needs.
0’9 The proposed gas power plant will contribute to the security and supply and the furtherconnection ofrenewable generation. The ICT and energy needs ofthe area will requirefurtherinvestments in order to achieve a strong Dublin gateway. The proposed power plant is thusfully compliant with the above policies and objectives, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
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- Promote balanced economic development within the region.
The demand for electricity in the GDA region is expected to increase by over 80% by 2025 andwill then be 30% of the demand of the island of Ireland. Up to 240 MW of wind generation isexpected to be connected to the Grid in this region. Improvements are necessary in regional powerinfrastructure in order to maintain security of supply, to attract additional industry, and to allow forthe connection of renewable energy sources to the grid. EirGrid, the agency responsible for themanagement of the national power grid, have stated that the following developments are necessaryto cater for forecast demand in the region:
0 An additional investment ofapproximately €800m through upgrading approximately 450 km of theexisting network and building new circuits;
0 Strengthening of network into and out of the region to allow the demand to be met by renewablegenerators located mainly in the west of the country;
0 Strengthening of network serving Dublin City load;
0 Development to allow north—south flows to by-pass the network serving the Dublin load;
0 Construction and connection of new 220 kV stations in north and west Dublin to cater for therapidly growing developments in these areas;
0 Reinforcement of the network to cater for strong growth in Kildare and North Wicklow.
EirGrid state that, if no action is taken; that in the medium term, there will be no capacity in thenetwork to cater for new customers and the reliability of supply to existing customers will fall belownormal international standards. Demand in the ‘East’ is estimated by EirGrid to increasesignificantly by 2025. The appropriate reinforcement and adequate provision of infrastructure istherefore vitally important to meet regional demand and to facilitate the transmission of renewableenergy to main demand centres.
Geographic location, fluctuating oil prices, a high dependence on imported gas (approximately93% in 2008) and the transition to a deregulated market and climate change legislation all point upthe need for a more diversified power generation portfolio in the State. National policy such as theWhite Paper on Energy seeks to significantly increase the supply of power from renewable energieswhich have important implications regarding network investment.
Strategic Policy PIP4 states that the ICT and energy needs of the GDA shall be delivered throughthe lifespan of the RPG by way of investment in new projects and corridors to allow economic andcommunity needs to be met, and to facilitate sustainable development and growth to achieve a strongand successful international GDA Gateway.
Strategic Recommendation PIR25 notes that reinforcements and new infrastructure are put in placeby the key agencies, and their provision is supported in Local Authority policies, to ensure theenergy needs of future population and economic expansion within designated growth areas andacross the GDA can be delivered in a sustainable and timely manner and that capacity is available atlocal and regional scale to meet future needs.
‘2‘ The proposed gas power plant will contribute to the security and supply and the furtherconnection ofrenewable generation. The ICT and energy needs ofthe area will requirefurtherinvestments in order to achieve a strong Dublin gateway. The proposed power plant is thusfully compliant with the above policies and objectives, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
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5. Local Planning
5.1 South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
The proposed development will be located on the Grange Castle Business Park which lies in the
administrative area of South Dublin County Council. It is therefore subject to the policies and
objectives of the above plan which was formally adopted by the Council on the 10th
of June 2016.
Grange Castle Business Park is located in an area zoned Enterprise and Employment with the
specific objective “To provide for enterprise and employment related uses”.
The fundamental role of the County Development Plan is to set out a coherent spatial policy framework
for the future development of the County. The policies and objectives of the County Development Plan
are underpinned by the following overarching considerations:
(a) Quality of Life, with an emphasis on key economic, environmental, social and cultural
indicators;
(b) Prosperity, with an emphasis on contributing to a competitive business environment that
supports economic development, job creation and prosperity for all;
(c) Sustainability, with an emphasis on making better use of key resources such as land,
buildings, water, energy, waste and transport infrastructure;
(d) Health and Wellbeing, by facilitating active and healthy lifestyles with increased
opportunities for walking, cycling and active sport and recreation;
(e) Social Inclusion, with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusive
neighbourhoods, taking account of the recommendations of The National Disability Strategy
Implementation Plan 2013-2015 and Inclusion Ireland’s Changing Places campaign; and
(f) Climate Change Adaptation, with increased emphasis on reducing climate change at a local
level through settlement and travel patterns, energy use and protection of green
infrastructure. N & CORE STRATEGY (CS
In South Dublin, economic activity is focused into employment lands that are proximate to key
centres of population and into the main urban centres. The Economic Strategy for the County
seeks to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations
to accommodate future demand for enterprise and employment investment across a diverse
range of sectors. The strategy also seeks to strengthen the alignment between employment,
population and transport services.
The County Development Plan seeks to support and facilitate economic activity across a range of sectors
in accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development. Chapter 4, the
Economic Development and Tourism Chapter sets out a spatial framework for enterprise, employment
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 14
5. Local Planning
5.1 South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
The proposed development will be located on the Grange Castle Business Park which lies in the
administrative area of South Dublin County Council. It is therefore subject to the policies and
objectives of the above plan which was formally adopted by the Council on the 10th
of June 2016.
Grange Castle Business Park is located in an area zoned Enterprise and Employment with the
specific objective “To provide for enterprise and employment related uses”.
The fundamental role of the County Development Plan is to set out a coherent spatial policy framework
for the future development of the County. The policies and objectives of the County Development Plan
are underpinned by the following overarching considerations:
(a) Quality of Life, with an emphasis on key economic, environmental, social and cultural
indicators;
(b) Prosperity, with an emphasis on contributing to a competitive business environment that
supports economic development, job creation and prosperity for all;
(c) Sustainability, with an emphasis on making better use of key resources such as land,
buildings, water, energy, waste and transport infrastructure;
(d) Health and Wellbeing, by facilitating active and healthy lifestyles with increased
opportunities for walking, cycling and active sport and recreation;
(e) Social Inclusion, with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusive
neighbourhoods, taking account of the recommendations of The National Disability Strategy
Implementation Plan 2013-2015 and Inclusion Ireland’s Changing Places campaign; and
(f) Climate Change Adaptation, with increased emphasis on reducing climate change at a local
level through settlement and travel patterns, energy use and protection of green
infrastructure. N & CORE STRATEGY (CS
In South Dublin, economic activity is focused into employment lands that are proximate to key
centres of population and into the main urban centres. The Economic Strategy for the County
seeks to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations
to accommodate future demand for enterprise and employment investment across a diverse
range of sectors. The strategy also seeks to strengthen the alignment between employment,
population and transport services.
The County Development Plan seeks to support and facilitate economic activity across a range of sectors
in accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development. Chapter 4, the
Economic Development and Tourism Chapter sets out a spatial framework for enterprise, employment
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
5. Local Planning
5.1 South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
The proposed development will be located on the Grange Castle Business Park which lies in theadministrative area of South Dublin County Council. It is therefore subject to the policies andobjectives of the above plan which was formally adopted by the Council on the 10th of June 2016.Grange Castle Business Park is located in an area zoned Enterprise and Employment with thespecific objective “T0 providefor enterprise and employment related uses”.
The fundamental role of the County Development Plan is to set out a coherent spatial policy frameworkfor the future development of the County. The policies and objectives of the County Development Planare underpinned by the following overarching considerations:
(a) Quality of Life, with an emphasis on key economic, environmental, social and culturalindicators;
(b) Prosperity, with an emphasis on contributing to a competitive business environment thatsupports economic development, job creation and prosperity for all;
(c) Sustainability, with an emphasis on making better use of key resources such as land,buildings, water, energy, waste and transport infrastructure;
((1) Health and Wellbeing, by facilitating active and healthy lifestyles with increasedopportunities for walking, cycling and active sport and recreation;
(e) Social Inclusion, with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusiveneighbourhoods, taking account of the recommendations of The National Disability StrategyImplementation Plan 2013-2015 and Inclusion Ireland’s Changing Places campaign; and
(0 Climate Change Adaptation, with increased emphasis on reducing climate change at a locallevel through settlement and travel patterns, energy use and protection of greeninfrastructure.
In South Dublin, economic activity is focused into employment lands that are proximate to keycentres of population and into the main urban centres. The Economic Strategy for the Countyseeks to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locationsto accommodate future demand for enterprise and employment investment across a diverserange of sectors. The strategy also seeks to strengthen the alignment between employment,population and transport services.
The County Development Plan seeks to support and facilitate economic activity across a range of sectorsin accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development. Chapter 4, theEconomic Development and Tourism Chapter sets out a spatial framework for enterprise, employment
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 14
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
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5. Local Planning
5.1 South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
The proposed development will be located on the Grange Castle Business Park which lies in the
administrative area of South Dublin County Council. It is therefore subject to the policies and
objectives of the above plan which was formally adopted by the Council on the 10th
of June 2016.
Grange Castle Business Park is located in an area zoned Enterprise and Employment with the
specific objective “To provide for enterprise and employment related uses”.
The fundamental role of the County Development Plan is to set out a coherent spatial policy framework
for the future development of the County. The policies and objectives of the County Development Plan
are underpinned by the following overarching considerations:
(a) Quality of Life, with an emphasis on key economic, environmental, social and cultural
indicators;
(b) Prosperity, with an emphasis on contributing to a competitive business environment that
supports economic development, job creation and prosperity for all;
(c) Sustainability, with an emphasis on making better use of key resources such as land,
buildings, water, energy, waste and transport infrastructure;
(d) Health and Wellbeing, by facilitating active and healthy lifestyles with increased
opportunities for walking, cycling and active sport and recreation;
(e) Social Inclusion, with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusive
neighbourhoods, taking account of the recommendations of The National Disability Strategy
Implementation Plan 2013-2015 and Inclusion Ireland’s Changing Places campaign; and
(f) Climate Change Adaptation, with increased emphasis on reducing climate change at a local
level through settlement and travel patterns, energy use and protection of green
infrastructure. N & CORE STRATEGY (CS
In South Dublin, economic activity is focused into employment lands that are proximate to key
centres of population and into the main urban centres. The Economic Strategy for the County
seeks to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations
to accommodate future demand for enterprise and employment investment across a diverse
range of sectors. The strategy also seeks to strengthen the alignment between employment,
population and transport services.
The County Development Plan seeks to support and facilitate economic activity across a range of sectors
in accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development. Chapter 4, the
Economic Development and Tourism Chapter sets out a spatial framework for enterprise, employment
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 14
5. Local Planning
5.1 South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
The proposed development will be located on the Grange Castle Business Park which lies in the
administrative area of South Dublin County Council. It is therefore subject to the policies and
objectives of the above plan which was formally adopted by the Council on the 10th
of June 2016.
Grange Castle Business Park is located in an area zoned Enterprise and Employment with the
specific objective “To provide for enterprise and employment related uses”.
The fundamental role of the County Development Plan is to set out a coherent spatial policy framework
for the future development of the County. The policies and objectives of the County Development Plan
are underpinned by the following overarching considerations:
(a) Quality of Life, with an emphasis on key economic, environmental, social and cultural
indicators;
(b) Prosperity, with an emphasis on contributing to a competitive business environment that
supports economic development, job creation and prosperity for all;
(c) Sustainability, with an emphasis on making better use of key resources such as land,
buildings, water, energy, waste and transport infrastructure;
(d) Health and Wellbeing, by facilitating active and healthy lifestyles with increased
opportunities for walking, cycling and active sport and recreation;
(e) Social Inclusion, with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusive
neighbourhoods, taking account of the recommendations of The National Disability Strategy
Implementation Plan 2013-2015 and Inclusion Ireland’s Changing Places campaign; and
(f) Climate Change Adaptation, with increased emphasis on reducing climate change at a local
level through settlement and travel patterns, energy use and protection of green
infrastructure. N & CORE STRATEGY (CS
In South Dublin, economic activity is focused into employment lands that are proximate to key
centres of population and into the main urban centres. The Economic Strategy for the County
seeks to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations
to accommodate future demand for enterprise and employment investment across a diverse
range of sectors. The strategy also seeks to strengthen the alignment between employment,
population and transport services.
The County Development Plan seeks to support and facilitate economic activity across a range of sectors
in accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development. Chapter 4, the
Economic Development and Tourism Chapter sets out a spatial framework for enterprise, employment
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
5. Local Planning
5.1 South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
The proposed development will be located on the Grange Castle Business Park which lies in theadministrative area of South Dublin County Council. It is therefore subject to the policies andobjectives of the above plan which was formally adopted by the Council on the 10th of June 2016.Grange Castle Business Park is located in an area zoned Enterprise and Employment with thespecific objective “T0 providefor enterprise and employment related uses”.
The fundamental role of the County Development Plan is to set out a coherent spatial policy frameworkfor the future development of the County. The policies and objectives of the County Development Planare underpinned by the following overarching considerations:
(a) Quality of Life, with an emphasis on key economic, environmental, social and culturalindicators;
(b) Prosperity, with an emphasis on contributing to a competitive business environment thatsupports economic development, job creation and prosperity for all;
(c) Sustainability, with an emphasis on making better use of key resources such as land,buildings, water, energy, waste and transport infrastructure;
((1) Health and Wellbeing, by facilitating active and healthy lifestyles with increasedopportunities for walking, cycling and active sport and recreation;
(e) Social Inclusion, with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusiveneighbourhoods, taking account of the recommendations of The National Disability StrategyImplementation Plan 2013-2015 and Inclusion Ireland’s Changing Places campaign; and
(0 Climate Change Adaptation, with increased emphasis on reducing climate change at a locallevel through settlement and travel patterns, energy use and protection of greeninfrastructure.
In South Dublin, economic activity is focused into employment lands that are proximate to keycentres of population and into the main urban centres. The Economic Strategy for the Countyseeks to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locationsto accommodate future demand for enterprise and employment investment across a diverserange of sectors. The strategy also seeks to strengthen the alignment between employment,population and transport services.
The County Development Plan seeks to support and facilitate economic activity across a range of sectorsin accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development. Chapter 4, theEconomic Development and Tourism Chapter sets out a spatial framework for enterprise, employment
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 14
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
5. Local Planning
5.1 South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
The proposed development will be located on the Grange Castle Business Park which lies in theadministrative area of South Dublin County Council. It is therefore subject to the policies andobjectives of the above plan which was formally adopted by the Council on the 10th of June 2016.Grange Castle Business Park is located in an area zoned Enterprise and Employment with thespecific objective “T0 providefor enterprise and employment related uses”.
The fundamental role of the County Development Plan is to set out a coherent spatial policy frameworkfor the future development of the County. The policies and objectives of the County Development Planare underpinned by the following overarching considerations:
(a) Quality of Life, with an emphasis on key economic, environmental, social and culturalindicators;
(b) Prosperity, with an emphasis on contributing to a competitive business environment thatsupports economic development, job creation and prosperity for all;
(0) Sustainability, with an emphasis on making better use of key resources such as land,buildings, water, energy, waste and transport infrastructure;
(d) Health and Wellbeing, by facilitating active and healthy lifestyles with increasedopportunities for walking, cycling and active sport and recreation;
(e) Social Inclusion, with an emphasis on creating socially and physically inclusiveneighbourhoods, taking account of the recommendations of The National Disability StrategyImplementation Plan 2013-2015 and Inclusion Ireland’s Changing Places campaign; and
(f) Climate Change Adaptation, with increased emphasis on reducing climate change at a locallevel through settlement and travel patterns, energy use and protection of greeninfrastructure.
In South Dublin, economic activity is focused into employment lands that are proximate to keycentres of population and into the main urban centres. The Economic Strategy for the Countyseeks to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locationsto accommodate future demand for enterprise and employment investment across a diverserange of sectors. The strategy also seeks to strengthen the alignment between employment,population and transport services.
The County Development Plan seeks to support and facilitate economic activity across a range of sectorsin accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development. Chapter 4, theEconomic Development and Tourism Chapter sets out a spatial framework for enterprise, employment
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and tourism development and is consistent with and effectively aligned to national, regional and local
level economic development policies.
Economic activity is focused into enterprise lands and urban centres for the most part, with a number of
identifiable economic clusters. The Citywest Business Campus and Grange Castle Business Park are
modern business parks located in the west of the County with capacity to attract large scale industries of
regional and national significance, due to the availability of large plot sizes, infrastructure and corporate
park style environments. These areas have attracted some of the largest industrial facilities in the County
and house several blue-chip national and multi-national corporations. Significant investment has been
made over the past two decades in infrastructure and services to support these economic areas.
The proposed power plant, designed to provide a secure supply of electricity to the Grange
Castle Business Park, constitutes a further infrastructural investment and is in compliance
with the current CDP.
It is the policy of the Council to facilitate and support the growth of the economy of South Dublin
County and the Greater Dublin Area in a sustainable manner whilst maintaining and improving
environmental quality with the following key aims:
To strengthen existing employment centres;
To strengthen the integration between employment, housing and transportation with a view to
promoting compact urban areas and reducing car dependency;
To support high-value jobs as companies seek to move up the value chain and undertake higher
value-added activities in Ireland.
To facilitate economic growth by consolidating existing industrial and commercial areas and by
ensuring that there is an adequate supply of serviced employment lands at suitable locations.
To promote the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas in a manner which enhances the local
economy and encourages a sequential approach to development;
To provide for a range of business accommodation types, including units suitable for small business.
NOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
In order to underpin the above policy, the plan lists a total of 11 objectives of which the following are
most relevant for the power plant application.
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
It is the policy of the Council to support sustainable enterprise and employment growth in South
Dublin County and in the Greater Dublin Area, whilst maintaining environmental quality.
ET1 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations to
accommodate a range of enterprise and employment development types.
ET1 Objective 3:
To support the continued development of economic clusters to the west of the County by prioritising
compatible and complementary enterprise and employment uses that would not undermine the
established character of these areas.
The proposed development will underpin plans to extend the Grange employment cluster and
will facilitate its continuing development LOPMENT & TOURISM (ET
More detailed objectives relating to Enterprise and Employment (EE) zoned lands can be found in
chapter 4.3.3 of the plan. It states that these lands will accommodate low to medium intensity enterprise
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 15
and tourism development and is consistent with and effectively aligned to national, regional and local
level economic development policies.
Economic activity is focused into enterprise lands and urban centres for the most part, with a number of
identifiable economic clusters. The Citywest Business Campus and Grange Castle Business Park are
modern business parks located in the west of the County with capacity to attract large scale industries of
regional and national significance, due to the availability of large plot sizes, infrastructure and corporate
park style environments. These areas have attracted some of the largest industrial facilities in the County
and house several blue-chip national and multi-national corporations. Significant investment has been
made over the past two decades in infrastructure and services to support these economic areas.
The proposed power plant, designed to provide a secure supply of electricity to the Grange
Castle Business Park, constitutes a further infrastructural investment and is in compliance
with the current CDP.
It is the policy of the Council to facilitate and support the growth of the economy of South Dublin
County and the Greater Dublin Area in a sustainable manner whilst maintaining and improving
environmental quality with the following key aims:
To strengthen existing employment centres;
To strengthen the integration between employment, housing and transportation with a view to
promoting compact urban areas and reducing car dependency;
To support high-value jobs as companies seek to move up the value chain and undertake higher
value-added activities in Ireland.
To facilitate economic growth by consolidating existing industrial and commercial areas and by
ensuring that there is an adequate supply of serviced employment lands at suitable locations.
To promote the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas in a manner which enhances the local
economy and encourages a sequential approach to development;
To provide for a range of business accommodation types, including units suitable for small business.
NOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
In order to underpin the above policy, the plan lists a total of 11 objectives of which the following are
most relevant for the power plant application.
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
It is the policy of the Council to support sustainable enterprise and employment growth in South
Dublin County and in the Greater Dublin Area, whilst maintaining environmental quality.
ET1 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations to
accommodate a range of enterprise and employment development types.
ET1 Objective 3:
To support the continued development of economic clusters to the west of the County by prioritising
compatible and complementary enterprise and employment uses that would not undermine the
established character of these areas.
The proposed development will underpin plans to extend the Grange employment cluster and
will facilitate its continuing development LOPMENT & TOURISM (ET
More detailed objectives relating to Enterprise and Employment (EE) zoned lands can be found in
chapter 4.3.3 of the plan. It states that these lands will accommodate low to medium intensity enterprise
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
and tourism development and is consistent with and effectively aligned to national, regional and locallevel economic development policies.
Economic activity is focused into enterprise lands and urban centres for the most part, with a number ofidentifiable economic clusters. The Citywest Business Campus and Grange Castle Business Park aremodern business parks located in the west of the County with capacity to attract large scale industries ofregional and national significance, due to the availability of large plot sizes, infrastructure and corporatepark style environments. These areas have attracted some of the largest industrial facilities in the Countyand house several blue—chip national and multi-national corporations. Significant investment has beenmade over the past two decades in infrastructure and services to support these economic areas.
'3‘ The proposed power plant, designed to provide a secure supply of electricity to the GrangeCastle Business Park, constitutes a further infrastructural investment and is in compliancewith the current CDP.
It is the policy of the Council to facilitate and support the growth of the economy of South DublinCounty and the Greater Dublin Area in a sustainable manner whilst maintaining and improvingenvironmental quality with the following key aims:
I To strengthen existing employment centres;I To strengthen the integration between employment, housing and transportation with a view to
promoting compact urban areas and reducing car dependency;I To support high—value jobs as companies seek to move up the value chain and undertake higher
value—added activities in Ireland.I To facilitate economic growth by consolidating existing industrial and commercial areas and by
ensuring that there is an adequate supply of serviced employment lands at suitable locations.I To promote the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas in a manner which enhances the local
economy and encourages a sequential approach to development;I To provide for a range of business accommodation types, including units suitable for small business.
In order to underpin the above policy, the plan lists a total of 11 objectives of which the following aremost relevant for the power plant application.
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 OverarchingIt is the policy of the Council to support sustainable enterprise and employment growth in SouthDublin County and in the Greater Dublin Area, whilst maintaining environmental quality.
ETl Objective 1:To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations toaccommodate a range of enterprise and employment development types.
ETl Objective 3:To support the continued development of economic clusters to the west of the County by prioritisingcompatible and complementary enterprise and employment uses that would not undermine theestablished character of these areas.
'3‘ The proposed development will underpin plans to extend the Grange employment cluster andwillfacilitate its continuing development
More detailed objectives relating to Enterprise and Employment (EE) zoned lands can be found inchapter 4.3.3 of the plan. It states that these lands will accommodate low to medium intensity enterprise
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and tourism development and is consistent with and effectively aligned to national, regional and local
level economic development policies.
Economic activity is focused into enterprise lands and urban centres for the most part, with a number of
identifiable economic clusters. The Citywest Business Campus and Grange Castle Business Park are
modern business parks located in the west of the County with capacity to attract large scale industries of
regional and national significance, due to the availability of large plot sizes, infrastructure and corporate
park style environments. These areas have attracted some of the largest industrial facilities in the County
and house several blue-chip national and multi-national corporations. Significant investment has been
made over the past two decades in infrastructure and services to support these economic areas.
The proposed power plant, designed to provide a secure supply of electricity to the Grange
Castle Business Park, constitutes a further infrastructural investment and is in compliance
with the current CDP.
It is the policy of the Council to facilitate and support the growth of the economy of South Dublin
County and the Greater Dublin Area in a sustainable manner whilst maintaining and improving
environmental quality with the following key aims:
To strengthen existing employment centres;
To strengthen the integration between employment, housing and transportation with a view to
promoting compact urban areas and reducing car dependency;
To support high-value jobs as companies seek to move up the value chain and undertake higher
value-added activities in Ireland.
To facilitate economic growth by consolidating existing industrial and commercial areas and by
ensuring that there is an adequate supply of serviced employment lands at suitable locations.
To promote the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas in a manner which enhances the local
economy and encourages a sequential approach to development;
To provide for a range of business accommodation types, including units suitable for small business.
NOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
In order to underpin the above policy, the plan lists a total of 11 objectives of which the following are
most relevant for the power plant application.
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
It is the policy of the Council to support sustainable enterprise and employment growth in South
Dublin County and in the Greater Dublin Area, whilst maintaining environmental quality.
ET1 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations to
accommodate a range of enterprise and employment development types.
ET1 Objective 3:
To support the continued development of economic clusters to the west of the County by prioritising
compatible and complementary enterprise and employment uses that would not undermine the
established character of these areas.
The proposed development will underpin plans to extend the Grange employment cluster and
will facilitate its continuing development LOPMENT & TOURISM (ET
More detailed objectives relating to Enterprise and Employment (EE) zoned lands can be found in
chapter 4.3.3 of the plan. It states that these lands will accommodate low to medium intensity enterprise
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and tourism development and is consistent with and effectively aligned to national, regional and local
level economic development policies.
Economic activity is focused into enterprise lands and urban centres for the most part, with a number of
identifiable economic clusters. The Citywest Business Campus and Grange Castle Business Park are
modern business parks located in the west of the County with capacity to attract large scale industries of
regional and national significance, due to the availability of large plot sizes, infrastructure and corporate
park style environments. These areas have attracted some of the largest industrial facilities in the County
and house several blue-chip national and multi-national corporations. Significant investment has been
made over the past two decades in infrastructure and services to support these economic areas.
The proposed power plant, designed to provide a secure supply of electricity to the Grange
Castle Business Park, constitutes a further infrastructural investment and is in compliance
with the current CDP.
It is the policy of the Council to facilitate and support the growth of the economy of South Dublin
County and the Greater Dublin Area in a sustainable manner whilst maintaining and improving
environmental quality with the following key aims:
To strengthen existing employment centres;
To strengthen the integration between employment, housing and transportation with a view to
promoting compact urban areas and reducing car dependency;
To support high-value jobs as companies seek to move up the value chain and undertake higher
value-added activities in Ireland.
To facilitate economic growth by consolidating existing industrial and commercial areas and by
ensuring that there is an adequate supply of serviced employment lands at suitable locations.
To promote the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas in a manner which enhances the local
economy and encourages a sequential approach to development;
To provide for a range of business accommodation types, including units suitable for small business.
NOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
In order to underpin the above policy, the plan lists a total of 11 objectives of which the following are
most relevant for the power plant application.
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 Overarching
It is the policy of the Council to support sustainable enterprise and employment growth in South
Dublin County and in the Greater Dublin Area, whilst maintaining environmental quality.
ET1 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations to
accommodate a range of enterprise and employment development types.
ET1 Objective 3:
To support the continued development of economic clusters to the west of the County by prioritising
compatible and complementary enterprise and employment uses that would not undermine the
established character of these areas.
The proposed development will underpin plans to extend the Grange employment cluster and
will facilitate its continuing development LOPMENT & TOURISM (ET
More detailed objectives relating to Enterprise and Employment (EE) zoned lands can be found in
chapter 4.3.3 of the plan. It states that these lands will accommodate low to medium intensity enterprise
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
and tourism development and is consistent with and effectively aligned to national, regional and locallevel economic development policies.
Economic activity is focused into enterprise lands and urban centres for the most part, with a number ofidentifiable economic clusters. The Citywest Business Campus and Grange Castle Business Park aremodern business parks located in the west of the County with capacity to attract large scale industries ofregional and national significance, due to the availability of large plot sizes, infrastructure and corporatepark style environments. These areas have attracted some of the largest industrial facilities in the Countyand house several blue—chip national and multi-national corporations. Significant investment has beenmade over the past two decades in infrastructure and services to support these economic areas.
'3‘ The proposed power plant, designed to provide a secure supply of electricity to the GrangeCastle Business Park, constitutes a further infrastructural investment and is in compliancewith the current CDP.
It is the policy of the Council to facilitate and support the growth of the economy of South DublinCounty and the Greater Dublin Area in a sustainable manner whilst maintaining and improvingenvironmental quality with the following key aims:
I To strengthen existing employment centres;I To strengthen the integration between employment, housing and transportation with a view to
promoting compact urban areas and reducing car dependency;I To support high—value jobs as companies seek to move up the value chain and undertake higher
value—added activities in Ireland.I To facilitate economic growth by consolidating existing industrial and commercial areas and by
ensuring that there is an adequate supply of serviced employment lands at suitable locations.I To promote the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas in a manner which enhances the local
economy and encourages a sequential approach to development;I To provide for a range of business accommodation types, including units suitable for small business.
In order to underpin the above policy, the plan lists a total of 11 objectives of which the following aremost relevant for the power plant application.
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 OverarchingIt is the policy of the Council to support sustainable enterprise and employment growth in SouthDublin County and in the Greater Dublin Area, whilst maintaining environmental quality.
ETl Objective 1:To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations toaccommodate a range of enterprise and employment development types.
ETl Objective 3:To support the continued development of economic clusters to the west of the County by prioritisingcompatible and complementary enterprise and employment uses that would not undermine theestablished character of these areas.
'3‘ The proposed development will underpin plans to extend the Grange employment cluster andwillfacilitate its continuing development
More detailed objectives relating to Enterprise and Employment (EE) zoned lands can be found inchapter 4.3.3 of the plan. It states that these lands will accommodate low to medium intensity enterprise
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 15
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and tourism development and is consistent with and effectively aligned to national, regional and locallevel economic development policies.
Economic activity is focused into enterprise lands and urban centres for the most part, with a number ofidentifiable economic clusters. The Citywest Business Campus and Grange Castle Business Park aremodern business parks located in the west of the County with capacity to attract large scale industries ofregional and national significance, due to the availability of large plot sizes, infrastructure and corporatepark style environments. These areas have attracted some of the largest industrial facilities in the Countyand house several blue—chip national and multi-national corporations. Significant investment has beenmade over the past two decades in infrastructure and services to support these economic areas.
'3' The proposed power plant, designed to provide a secure supply of electricity to the GrangeCastle Business Park, constitutes a further infrastructural investment and is in compliancewith the current CDP.
It is the policy of the Council to facilitate and support the growth of the economy of South DublinCounty and the Greater Dublin Area in a sustainable manner whilst maintaining and improvingenvironmental quality with the following key aims:
I To strengthen existing employment centres;I To strengthen the integration between employment, housing and transportation with a view to
promoting compact urban areas and reducing car dependency;I To support high-value jobs as companies seek to move up the value chain and undertake higher
value-added activities in Ireland.I To facilitate economic growth by consolidating existing industrial and commercial areas and by
ensuring that there is an adequate supply of serviced employment lands at suitable locations.I To promote the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas in a manner which enhances the local
economy and encourages a sequential approach to development;I To provide for a range of business accommodation types, including units suitable for small business.
In order to underpin the above policy, the plan lists a total of 11 objectives of which the following aremost relevant for the power plant application.
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM (ET) Policy 1 OverarchingIt is the policy of the Council to support sustainable enterprise and employment growth in SouthDublin County and in the Greater Dublin Area, whilst maintaining environmental quality.
ETl Objective 1:To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced lands at suitable locations toaccommodate a range of enterprise and employment development types.
ETl Objective 3:To support the continued development of economic clusters to the west of the County by prioritisingcompatible and complementary enterprise and employment uses that would not undermine theestablished character of these areas.
'3' The proposed development will underpin plans to extend the Grange employment cluster andwillfacilitate its continuing development
More detailed objectives relating to Enterprise and Employment (EE) zoned lands can be found inchapter 4.3.3 of the plan. It states that these lands will accommodate low to medium intensity enterprise
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and employment uses. Enterprise and Employment zoned lands to the west of the County in the vicinity
of the Grange Castle and Citywest economic clusters have the capacity to attract high tech
manufacturing and associated strategic investments, due to the availability of large sites that are
supported by high quality infrastructure and services. More peripheral Enterprise and Employment lands
may be more suited to light industrial or logistics based uses. An Enterprise and Employment Zoning
Objective is applied to these areas:
Land Use Zoning Objective ‘EE’: ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’.
Economic and Tourism (ET) Policy 3: Enterprise and Employment (EE): ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (END TOURISM (ET) Policy 3T) Policy 3 Enterprise and Employment (EE)
“It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate enterprise and employment uses (high tech
manufacturing, light industry, research and development, food science and associated uses) in
business parks and industrial areas”.
ET3 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced Enterprise and Employment zoned land
at suitable locations, to accommodate a diverse range of low to medium intensity enterprise and
employment uses in the County.
ET3 Objective 2:
To prioritise high tech manufacturing, research and development and associated uses in the established
Business and Technology Cluster to the west of the County (Grange Castle and Citywest areas) to
maximise the value of higher order infrastructure and services that are required to support large scale
strategic investment.
ET3 Objective 5:
To ensure that all business parks and industrial areas are designed to the highest architectural and
landscaping standards and that natural site features, such as watercourses, trees and hedgerows are
retained and enhanced as an integral part of the scheme.
ET3 Objective 6:
To ensure that business parks and industrial areas are designed to promote walking, cycling and public
transport.
The proposed development will contribute to the implementation of the above objectives and
its design and landscaping is of the highest standards.
Chapter 10 of the plan is headed “Energy”. It states in its introduction that continued growth across
South Dublin County will require energy to power homes, businesses, public services and transport. A
reliable, robust and efficient energy system that caters for growth across all sectors will be required to
underpin the future development of the County. South Dublin County should aspire to becoming as
carbon neutral as possible and make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewable
energy potential.
The Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources published the ‘Government Policy
Statement on Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ in 2012. This
policy statement outlines the necessity for expansion, upgrading and resilience of existing energy
networks, in line with capital investment programmes by EirGrid, ESB Networks and Gas Networks
Ireland.
The Council will work in partnership with existing service providers, in particular ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 16
and employment uses. Enterprise and Employment zoned lands to the west of the County in the vicinity
of the Grange Castle and Citywest economic clusters have the capacity to attract high tech
manufacturing and associated strategic investments, due to the availability of large sites that are
supported by high quality infrastructure and services. More peripheral Enterprise and Employment lands
may be more suited to light industrial or logistics based uses. An Enterprise and Employment Zoning
Objective is applied to these areas:
Land Use Zoning Objective ‘EE’: ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’.
Economic and Tourism (ET) Policy 3: Enterprise and Employment (EE): ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (END TOURISM (ET) Policy 3T) Policy 3 Enterprise and Employment (EE)
“It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate enterprise and employment uses (high tech
manufacturing, light industry, research and development, food science and associated uses) in
business parks and industrial areas”.
ET3 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced Enterprise and Employment zoned land
at suitable locations, to accommodate a diverse range of low to medium intensity enterprise and
employment uses in the County.
ET3 Objective 2:
To prioritise high tech manufacturing, research and development and associated uses in the established
Business and Technology Cluster to the west of the County (Grange Castle and Citywest areas) to
maximise the value of higher order infrastructure and services that are required to support large scale
strategic investment.
ET3 Objective 5:
To ensure that all business parks and industrial areas are designed to the highest architectural and
landscaping standards and that natural site features, such as watercourses, trees and hedgerows are
retained and enhanced as an integral part of the scheme.
ET3 Objective 6:
To ensure that business parks and industrial areas are designed to promote walking, cycling and public
transport.
The proposed development will contribute to the implementation of the above objectives and
its design and landscaping is of the highest standards.
Chapter 10 of the plan is headed “Energy”. It states in its introduction that continued growth across
South Dublin County will require energy to power homes, businesses, public services and transport. A
reliable, robust and efficient energy system that caters for growth across all sectors will be required to
underpin the future development of the County. South Dublin County should aspire to becoming as
carbon neutral as possible and make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewable
energy potential.
The Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources published the ‘Government Policy
Statement on Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ in 2012. This
policy statement outlines the necessity for expansion, upgrading and resilience of existing energy
networks, in line with capital investment programmes by EirGrid, ESB Networks and Gas Networks
Ireland.
The Council will work in partnership with existing service providers, in particular ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
and employment uses. Enterprise and Employment zoned lands to the west of the County in the vicinityof the Grange Castle and Citywest economic clusters have the capacity to attract high techmanufacturing and associated strategic investments, due to the availability of large sites that aresupported by high quality infrastructure and services. More peripheral Enterprise and Employment landsmay be more suited to light industrial or logistics based uses. An Enterprise and Employment ZoningObjective is applied to these areas:
Land Use Zoning Objective ‘EE’: ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’.
Economic and Tourism (ET) Policy 3: Enterprise and Employment (EE):
“It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate enterprise and employment uses (high techmanufacturing, light industry, research and development, food science and associated uses) inbusiness parks and industrial areas”.
ET3 Objective 1:To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced Enterprise and Employment zoned landat suitable locations, to accommodate a diverse range of low to medium intensity enterprise andemployment uses in the County.ET3 Objective 2:To prioritise high tech manufacturing, research and development and associated uses in the establishedBusiness and Technology Cluster to the west of the County (Grange Castle and Citywest areas) tomaximise the value of higher order infrastructure and services that are required to support large scalestrategic investment.ET3 Objective 5:To ensure that all business parks and industrial areas are designed to the highest architectural andlandscaping standards and that natural site features, such as watercourses, trees and hedgerows areretained and enhanced as an integral part of the scheme.ET3 Objective 6:To ensure that business parks and industrial areas are designed to promote walking, cycling and publictransport.
'3‘ The proposed development will contribute to the implementation of the above objectives andits design and landscaping is ofthe highest standards.
Chapter 10 of the plan is headed “Energy”. It states in its introduction that continued growth acrossSouth Dublin County will require energy to power homes, businesses, public services and transport. Areliable, robust and efficient energy system that caters for growth across all sectors will be required tounderpin the future development of the County. South Dublin County should aspire to becoming ascarbon neutral as possible and make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewableenergy potential.
The Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources published the ‘Government PolicyStatement on Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ in 2012. Thispolicy statement outlines the necessity for expansion, upgrading and resilience of existing energynetworks, in line with capital investment programmes by EirGrid, ESB Networks and Gas NetworksIreland.
The Council will work in partnership with existing service providers, in particular ESB Networks,EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 16
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and employment uses. Enterprise and Employment zoned lands to the west of the County in the vicinity
of the Grange Castle and Citywest economic clusters have the capacity to attract high tech
manufacturing and associated strategic investments, due to the availability of large sites that are
supported by high quality infrastructure and services. More peripheral Enterprise and Employment lands
may be more suited to light industrial or logistics based uses. An Enterprise and Employment Zoning
Objective is applied to these areas:
Land Use Zoning Objective ‘EE’: ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’.
Economic and Tourism (ET) Policy 3: Enterprise and Employment (EE): ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (END TOURISM (ET) Policy 3T) Policy 3 Enterprise and Employment (EE)
“It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate enterprise and employment uses (high tech
manufacturing, light industry, research and development, food science and associated uses) in
business parks and industrial areas”.
ET3 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced Enterprise and Employment zoned land
at suitable locations, to accommodate a diverse range of low to medium intensity enterprise and
employment uses in the County.
ET3 Objective 2:
To prioritise high tech manufacturing, research and development and associated uses in the established
Business and Technology Cluster to the west of the County (Grange Castle and Citywest areas) to
maximise the value of higher order infrastructure and services that are required to support large scale
strategic investment.
ET3 Objective 5:
To ensure that all business parks and industrial areas are designed to the highest architectural and
landscaping standards and that natural site features, such as watercourses, trees and hedgerows are
retained and enhanced as an integral part of the scheme.
ET3 Objective 6:
To ensure that business parks and industrial areas are designed to promote walking, cycling and public
transport.
The proposed development will contribute to the implementation of the above objectives and
its design and landscaping is of the highest standards.
Chapter 10 of the plan is headed “Energy”. It states in its introduction that continued growth across
South Dublin County will require energy to power homes, businesses, public services and transport. A
reliable, robust and efficient energy system that caters for growth across all sectors will be required to
underpin the future development of the County. South Dublin County should aspire to becoming as
carbon neutral as possible and make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewable
energy potential.
The Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources published the ‘Government Policy
Statement on Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ in 2012. This
policy statement outlines the necessity for expansion, upgrading and resilience of existing energy
networks, in line with capital investment programmes by EirGrid, ESB Networks and Gas Networks
Ireland.
The Council will work in partnership with existing service providers, in particular ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 16
and employment uses. Enterprise and Employment zoned lands to the west of the County in the vicinity
of the Grange Castle and Citywest economic clusters have the capacity to attract high tech
manufacturing and associated strategic investments, due to the availability of large sites that are
supported by high quality infrastructure and services. More peripheral Enterprise and Employment lands
may be more suited to light industrial or logistics based uses. An Enterprise and Employment Zoning
Objective is applied to these areas:
Land Use Zoning Objective ‘EE’: ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’.
Economic and Tourism (ET) Policy 3: Enterprise and Employment (EE): ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (END TOURISM (ET) Policy 3T) Policy 3 Enterprise and Employment (EE)
“It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate enterprise and employment uses (high tech
manufacturing, light industry, research and development, food science and associated uses) in
business parks and industrial areas”.
ET3 Objective 1:
To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced Enterprise and Employment zoned land
at suitable locations, to accommodate a diverse range of low to medium intensity enterprise and
employment uses in the County.
ET3 Objective 2:
To prioritise high tech manufacturing, research and development and associated uses in the established
Business and Technology Cluster to the west of the County (Grange Castle and Citywest areas) to
maximise the value of higher order infrastructure and services that are required to support large scale
strategic investment.
ET3 Objective 5:
To ensure that all business parks and industrial areas are designed to the highest architectural and
landscaping standards and that natural site features, such as watercourses, trees and hedgerows are
retained and enhanced as an integral part of the scheme.
ET3 Objective 6:
To ensure that business parks and industrial areas are designed to promote walking, cycling and public
transport.
The proposed development will contribute to the implementation of the above objectives and
its design and landscaping is of the highest standards.
Chapter 10 of the plan is headed “Energy”. It states in its introduction that continued growth across
South Dublin County will require energy to power homes, businesses, public services and transport. A
reliable, robust and efficient energy system that caters for growth across all sectors will be required to
underpin the future development of the County. South Dublin County should aspire to becoming as
carbon neutral as possible and make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewable
energy potential.
The Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources published the ‘Government Policy
Statement on Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ in 2012. This
policy statement outlines the necessity for expansion, upgrading and resilience of existing energy
networks, in line with capital investment programmes by EirGrid, ESB Networks and Gas Networks
Ireland.
The Council will work in partnership with existing service providers, in particular ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
and employment uses. Enterprise and Employment zoned lands to the west of the County in the vicinityof the Grange Castle and Citywest economic clusters have the capacity to attract high techmanufacturing and associated strategic investments, due to the availability of large sites that aresupported by high quality infrastructure and services. More peripheral Enterprise and Employment landsmay be more suited to light industrial or logistics based uses. An Enterprise and Employment ZoningObjective is applied to these areas:
Land Use Zoning Objective ‘EE’: ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’.
Economic and Tourism (ET) Policy 3: Enterprise and Employment (EE):
“It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate enterprise and employment uses (high techmanufacturing, light industry, research and development, food science and associated uses) inbusiness parks and industrial areas”.
ET3 Objective 1:To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced Enterprise and Employment zoned landat suitable locations, to accommodate a diverse range of low to medium intensity enterprise andemployment uses in the County.ET3 Objective 2:To prioritise high tech manufacturing, research and development and associated uses in the establishedBusiness and Technology Cluster to the west of the County (Grange Castle and Citywest areas) tomaximise the value of higher order infrastructure and services that are required to support large scalestrategic investment.ET3 Objective 5:To ensure that all business parks and industrial areas are designed to the highest architectural andlandscaping standards and that natural site features, such as watercourses, trees and hedgerows areretained and enhanced as an integral part of the scheme.ET3 Objective 6:To ensure that business parks and industrial areas are designed to promote walking, cycling and publictransport.
'3‘ The proposed development will contribute to the implementation of the above objectives andits design and landscaping is ofthe highest standards.
Chapter 10 of the plan is headed “Energy”. It states in its introduction that continued growth acrossSouth Dublin County will require energy to power homes, businesses, public services and transport. Areliable, robust and efficient energy system that caters for growth across all sectors will be required tounderpin the future development of the County. South Dublin County should aspire to becoming ascarbon neutral as possible and make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewableenergy potential.
The Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources published the ‘Government PolicyStatement on Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ in 2012. Thispolicy statement outlines the necessity for expansion, upgrading and resilience of existing energynetworks, in line with capital investment programmes by EirGrid, ESB Networks and Gas NetworksIreland.
The Council will work in partnership with existing service providers, in particular ESB Networks,EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 16
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and employment uses. Enterprise and Employment zoned lands to the west of the County in the vicinityof the Grange Castle and Citywest economic clusters have the capacity to attract high techmanufacturing and associated strategic investments, due to the availability of large sites that aresupported by high quality infrastructure and services. More peripheral Enterprise and Employment landsmay be more suited to light industrial or logistics based uses. An Enterprise and Employment ZoningObjective is applied to these areas:
Land Use Zoning Objective ‘EE’: ‘To provide for enterprise and employment related uses’.
Economic and Tourism (ET) Policy 3: Enterprise and Employment (EE):
“It is the policy of the Council to support and facilitate enterprise and employment uses (high techmanufacturing, light industry, research and development, food science and associated uses) inbusiness parks and industrial areas”.
ET3 Objective 1:To ensure that there is a sufficient supply of zoned and serviced Enterprise and Employment zoned landat suitable locations, to accommodate a diverse range of low to medium intensity enterprise andemployment uses in the County.ET3 Objective 2:To prioritise high tech manufacturing, research and development and associated uses in the establishedBusiness and Technology Cluster to the west of the County (Grange Castle and Citywest areas) tomaximise the value of higher order infrastructure and services that are required to support large scalestrategic investment.ET3 Objective 5:To ensure that all business parks and industrial areas are designed to the highest architectural andlandscaping standards and that natural site features, such as watercourses, trees and hedgerows areretained and enhanced as an integral part of the scheme.ET3 Objective 6:To ensure that business parks and industrial areas are designed to promote walking, cycling and publictransport.
'3' The proposed development will contribute to the implementation of the above objectives andits design and landscaping is ofthe highest standards.
Chapter 10 of the plan is headed “Energy”. It states in its introduction that continued grt acrossSouth Dublin County will require energy to power homes, businesses, public services and transport. Areliable, robust and efficient energy system that caters for grt across all sectors will be required tounderpin the future development of the County. South Dublin County should aspire to becoming ascarbon neutral as possible and make every effort to increase energy efficiency and unlock renewableenergy potential.
The Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources published the ‘Government PolicyStatement on Strategic Importance of Transmission and Other Energy Infrastructure’ in 2012. Thispolicy statement outlines the necessity for expansion, upgrading and resilience of existing energynetworks, in line with capital investment programmes by EirGrid, ESB Networks and Gas NetworksIreland.
The Council will work in partnership with existing service providers, in particular ESB Networks,EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate required enhancement and upgrading of existing
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infrastructure and networks. The Council will support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridors
from encroachment by other developments that could compromise the delivery of energy networks.
As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and
operation of new buildings has a significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing
energy efficiency into the future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new
residential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale,
can result in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The following
policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy Performance in New
Buildings:
Energy (E) Policy 4
It is the policy of the Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the
impacts of climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are
considered in accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
E4 Objective 1:
To ensure that medium to large scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take
account of the impacts of climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and
that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the plan, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-used on-
site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and objectives are outlined in the
Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation:
Energy (E) Policy 5
It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of waste heat technologies and the
utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments,
where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in
new or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the
primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy partnerships among businesses in the County.
E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy self-sufficiency across business sectors.
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BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 17
infrastructure and networks. The Council will support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridors
from encroachment by other developments that could compromise the delivery of energy networks.
As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and
operation of new buildings has a significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing
energy efficiency into the future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new
residential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale,
can result in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The following
policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy Performance in New
Buildings:
Energy (E) Policy 4
It is the policy of the Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the
impacts of climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are
considered in accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
E4 Objective 1:
To ensure that medium to large scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take
account of the impacts of climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and
that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the plan, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-used on-
site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and objectives are outlined in the
Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation:
Energy (E) Policy 5
It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of waste heat technologies and the
utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments,
where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in
new or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the
primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy partnerships among businesses in the County.
E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy self-sufficiency across business sectors.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
infrastructure and networks. The Council will support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridorsfrom encroachment by other developments that could compromise the delivery of energy networks.
As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016—2022, the design, construction andoperation of new buildings has a significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasingenergy efficiency into the future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all newresidential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale,can result in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specificrequirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and C02 emissions. The followingpolicy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy Performance in NewBuildings:
Energy (E) Policy 4It is the policy of the Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of theimpacts of climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures areconsidered in accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
E4 Objective 1:To ensure that medium to large scale residential and commercial developments are designed to takeaccount of the impacts of climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, andthat energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines.
'3‘ Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/lightthe building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with highefficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well withinthe relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that theproposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the plan, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation ofwaste heat generated by premises that generate un—used heat, which could be captured and re—used on—site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and objectives are outlined in theDevelopment Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation:
Energy (E) Policy 5It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of waste heat technologies and theutilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments,where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 1:To promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, innew or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with theprimary operation on site generates waste heat.E5 Objective 2:To promote the development of local energy partnerships among businesses in the County.E5 Objective 3:To promote increased energy self-sufficiency across business sectors.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 17
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infrastructure and networks. The Council will support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridors
from encroachment by other developments that could compromise the delivery of energy networks.
As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and
operation of new buildings has a significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing
energy efficiency into the future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new
residential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale,
can result in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The following
policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy Performance in New
Buildings:
Energy (E) Policy 4
It is the policy of the Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the
impacts of climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are
considered in accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
E4 Objective 1:
To ensure that medium to large scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take
account of the impacts of climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and
that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the plan, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-used on-
site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and objectives are outlined in the
Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation:
Energy (E) Policy 5
It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of waste heat technologies and the
utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments,
where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in
new or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the
primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy partnerships among businesses in the County.
E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy self-sufficiency across business sectors.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 17
infrastructure and networks. The Council will support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridors
from encroachment by other developments that could compromise the delivery of energy networks.
As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and
operation of new buildings has a significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing
energy efficiency into the future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new
residential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale,
can result in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The following
policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy Performance in New
Buildings:
Energy (E) Policy 4
It is the policy of the Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the
impacts of climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are
considered in accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
E4 Objective 1:
To ensure that medium to large scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take
account of the impacts of climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and
that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the plan, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-used on-
site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and objectives are outlined in the
Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation:
Energy (E) Policy 5
It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of waste heat technologies and the
utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments,
where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in
new or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the
primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy partnerships among businesses in the County.
E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy self-sufficiency across business sectors.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
infrastructure and networks. The Council will support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridorsfrom encroachment by other developments that could compromise the delivery of energy networks.
As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016—2022, the design, construction andoperation of new buildings has a significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasingenergy efficiency into the future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all newresidential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale,can result in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specificrequirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and C02 emissions. The followingpolicy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy Performance in NewBuildings:
Energy (E) Policy 4It is the policy of the Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of theimpacts of climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures areconsidered in accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
E4 Objective 1:To ensure that medium to large scale residential and commercial developments are designed to takeaccount of the impacts of climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, andthat energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines.
'3‘ Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/lightthe building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with highefficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well withinthe relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that theproposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the plan, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation ofwaste heat generated by premises that generate un—used heat, which could be captured and re—used on—site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and objectives are outlined in theDevelopment Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation:
Energy (E) Policy 5It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of waste heat technologies and theutilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments,where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 1:To promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, innew or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with theprimary operation on site generates waste heat.E5 Objective 2:To promote the development of local energy partnerships among businesses in the County.E5 Objective 3:To promote increased energy self-sufficiency across business sectors.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 17
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
infrastructure and networks. The Council will support the safeguarding of strategic energy corridorsfrom encroachment by other developments that could compromise the delivery of energy networks.
As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016—2022, the design, construction andoperation of new buildings has a significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasingenergy efficiency into the future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all newresidential and non—residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale,can result in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specificrequirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and C02 emissions. The followingpolicy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy Performance in NewBuildings:
Energy (E) Policy 4It is the policy of the Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of theimpacts of climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures areconsidered in accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
E4 Objective 1:To ensure that medium to large scale residential and commercial developments are designed to takeaccount of the impacts of climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, andthat energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines.
'3' Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/lightthe building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with highefficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well withinthe relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that theproposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the plan, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation ofwaste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re—used on—site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and objectives are outlined in theDevelopment Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation:
Energy (E) Policy 5It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of waste heat technologies and theutilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended industrial and commercial developments,where the processes associated with the primary operation on site generates waste heat.
E5 Objective 1:To promote the development of waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, innew or extended industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with theprimary operation on site generates waste heat.E5 Objective 2:To promote the development of local energy partnerships among businesses in the County.E5 Objective 3:To promote increased energy self-sufficiency across business sectors.
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Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed development at the
time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be capable of accommodating
heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat exchangers, etc., and the applicant is
keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it
during detailed design or at another time in the future following discussions with the relevant bodies,
including SDCC.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
positive environmental aspect of the project. It is therefore considered that the proposed
development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 and its
associated objectives.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses
and built environment of South Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon
district heating networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and
renewable energy sources.
The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the energy profile of the
commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a number of Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in
the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin village, located in close proximity to the proposed
development site.
The following area one of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in
relation to Low Carbon District Heating Networks:
Energy (E) Policy 6
(a) It is the policy of the Council to support the development of low carbon district heating
networks across the County based on technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large
scale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from
waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low Carbon District Heating
Areas of Potential.
E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the
future realisation of local energy networks and a move towards de-centralised energy systems.
As discussed in Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which
could potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As discussed
above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of land to the north of the proposed
site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for strategic development in accordance
with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable for the installation of a Low Carbon District
Heating Network, when developed.
It is considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the
implementation of the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 18
Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed development at the
time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be capable of accommodating
heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat exchangers, etc., and the applicant is
keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it
during detailed design or at another time in the future following discussions with the relevant bodies,
including SDCC.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
positive environmental aspect of the project. It is therefore considered that the proposed
development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 and its
associated objectives.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses
and built environment of South Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon
district heating networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and
renewable energy sources.
The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the energy profile of the
commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a number of Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in
the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin village, located in close proximity to the proposed
development site.
The following area one of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in
relation to Low Carbon District Heating Networks:
Energy (E) Policy 6
(a) It is the policy of the Council to support the development of low carbon district heating
networks across the County based on technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large
scale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from
waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low Carbon District Heating
Areas of Potential.
E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the
future realisation of local energy networks and a move towards de-centralised energy systems.
As discussed in Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which
could potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As discussed
above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of land to the north of the proposed
site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for strategic development in accordance
with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable for the installation of a Low Carbon District
Heating Network, when developed.
It is considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the
implementation of the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed development at thetime of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be capable of accommodatingheat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat exchangers, etc., and the applicant iskeen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate itduring detailed design or at another time in the future following discussions with the relevant bodies,including SDCC.
'3‘ Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposedfacility and will not berequired at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearbysites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is apositive environmental aspect of the project. It is therefore considered that the proposeddevelopment is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 and itsassociated objectives.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land usesand built environment of South Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbondistrict heating networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies andrenewable energy sources.
The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the energy profile of thecommercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a number of Low Carbon DistrictHeating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed inthe SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin village, located in close proximity to the proposeddevelopment site.
The following area one of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan inrelation to Low Carbon District Heating Networks:
Energy (E) Policy 6(a) It is the policy of the Council to support the development of low carbon district heatingnetworks across the County based on technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), largescale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy fromwaste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1:To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low Carbon District HeatingAreas of Potential.E6 Objective 2:To future proof the built environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid thefuture realisation of local energy networks and a move towards de—centralised energy systems.
As discussed in Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, whichcould potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As discussedabove, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest Low Carbon DistrictHeating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of land to the north of the proposedsite, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for strategic development in accordancewith approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable for the installation of a Low Carbon DistrictHeating Network, when developed.
'3‘ It is considered that the proposed development has the potential to support theimplementation of the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 18
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 18
Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed development at the
time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be capable of accommodating
heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat exchangers, etc., and the applicant is
keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it
during detailed design or at another time in the future following discussions with the relevant bodies,
including SDCC.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
positive environmental aspect of the project. It is therefore considered that the proposed
development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 and its
associated objectives.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses
and built environment of South Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon
district heating networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and
renewable energy sources.
The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the energy profile of the
commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a number of Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in
the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin village, located in close proximity to the proposed
development site.
The following area one of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in
relation to Low Carbon District Heating Networks:
Energy (E) Policy 6
(a) It is the policy of the Council to support the development of low carbon district heating
networks across the County based on technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large
scale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from
waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low Carbon District Heating
Areas of Potential.
E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the
future realisation of local energy networks and a move towards de-centralised energy systems.
As discussed in Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which
could potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As discussed
above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of land to the north of the proposed
site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for strategic development in accordance
with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable for the installation of a Low Carbon District
Heating Network, when developed.
It is considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the
implementation of the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 18
Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed development at the
time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be capable of accommodating
heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat exchangers, etc., and the applicant is
keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it
during detailed design or at another time in the future following discussions with the relevant bodies,
including SDCC.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
positive environmental aspect of the project. It is therefore considered that the proposed
development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 and its
associated objectives.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses
and built environment of South Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon
district heating networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and
renewable energy sources.
The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the energy profile of the
commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a number of Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in
the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin village, located in close proximity to the proposed
development site.
The following area one of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in
relation to Low Carbon District Heating Networks:
Energy (E) Policy 6
(a) It is the policy of the Council to support the development of low carbon district heating
networks across the County based on technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large
scale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from
waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low Carbon District Heating
Areas of Potential.
E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the
future realisation of local energy networks and a move towards de-centralised energy systems.
As discussed in Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which
could potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As discussed
above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest Low Carbon District
Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of land to the north of the proposed
site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for strategic development in accordance
with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable for the installation of a Low Carbon District
Heating Network, when developed.
It is considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the
implementation of the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed development at thetime of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be capable of accommodatingheat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat exchangers, etc., and the applicant iskeen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate itduring detailed design or at another time in the future following discussions with the relevant bodies,including SDCC.
'3‘ Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposedfacility and will not berequired at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearbysites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is apositive environmental aspect of the project. It is therefore considered that the proposeddevelopment is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 and itsassociated objectives.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land usesand built environment of South Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbondistrict heating networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies andrenewable energy sources.
The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the energy profile of thecommercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a number of Low Carbon DistrictHeating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed inthe SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin village, located in close proximity to the proposeddevelopment site.
The following area one of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan inrelation to Low Carbon District Heating Networks:
Energy (E) Policy 6(a) It is the policy of the Council to support the development of low carbon district heatingnetworks across the County based on technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), largescale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy fromwaste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1:To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low Carbon District HeatingAreas of Potential.E6 Objective 2:To future proof the built environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid thefuture realisation of local energy networks and a move towards de—centralised energy systems.
As discussed in Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, whichcould potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As discussedabove, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest Low Carbon DistrictHeating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of land to the north of the proposedsite, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for strategic development in accordancewith approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable for the installation of a Low Carbon DistrictHeating Network, when developed.
'3‘ It is considered that the proposed development has the potential to support theimplementation of the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its
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Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed development at thetime of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be capable of accommodatingheat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat exchangers, etc., and the applicant iskeen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate itduring detailed design or at another time in the future following discussions with the relevant bodies,including SDCC.
'3' Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposedfacility and will not berequired at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearbysites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is apositive environmental aspect of the project. It is therefore considered that the proposeddevelopment is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 and itsassociated objectives.
As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land usesand built environment of South Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbondistrict heating networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies andrenewable energy sources.
The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the energy profile of thecommercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a number of Low Carbon DistrictHeating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed inthe SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin village, located in close proximity to the proposeddevelopment site.
The following area one of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan inrelation to Low Carbon District Heating Networks:
Energy (E) Policy 6(a) It is the policy of the Council to support the development of low carbon district heatingnetworks across the County based on technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), largescale heat pumps, and renewable energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy fromwaste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1:To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low Carbon District HeatingAreas of Potential.E6 Objective 2:To future proof the built environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid thefuture realisation of local energy networks and a move towards de—centralised energy systems.
As discussed in Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, whichcould potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As discussedabove, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest Low Carbon DistrictHeating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of land to the north of the proposedsite, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for strategic development in accordancewith approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable for the installation of a Low Carbon DistrictHeating Network, when developed.
'3' It is considered that the proposed development has the potential to support theimplementation of the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its
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waste heat to a District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of
the project.
ENERGY (E) Policy 11 Service Providers and Energy Facilities:
“It is the policy of the Council to ensure that the provision of energy facilities is undertaken in
association with the appropriate service providers and operators, including ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. The Council will facilitate the sustainable expansion of
existing and future network requirements, in order to ensure satisfactory levels of supply and to
minimise constraints for development”.
The proposed power plant will assist in ensuring that satisfactory levels of power supply will
be available.
The following land-use and zoning schedule details the permitted uses, those open for consideration and
the not permitted ones on lands zoned Enterprise and Employment
Enterprise and Employment Objective
EE: “To provide for Enterprise and Employment related uses”.
Use Classes Related to Zoning Objective
Permitted in Principle
Abattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Boarding Kennels,
Enterprise Centre, Fuel Depot, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based Economic
Activities, Industry-General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Office-Based
Industry, Office less than 100 sq.m, Open Space, Petrol Station, Public Services,
Recycling Facility, Refuse Transfer Station, Science and Technology Based
Enterprises, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Transport Depot, Traveller
Accommodation, Warehousing, Wholesale Outlet.
Open for Consideration
Agriculture, Allotments, Car Park, Childcare Facilities, Concrete/Asphalt Plant in
or adjacent to a Quarry, Garden Centre, Hotel/Hostel, Industry-Extractive, Motor
Sales Outlet, Nightclub, Offices 100 sq.m - 1,000 sq.m, Offices over 1,000 sq.mi,
Public House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Restaurant/Café, Retail Warehouse, Social
Club, Sports Club/Facility, Stadium, Veterinary Surgery.
Not Permitted
Aerodrome/Airfield, Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Camp Site, Caravan Park-
Residential, Cemetery, Community Centre, Conference Centre, Crematorium,
Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist, Education, Embassy, Funeral Home, Guest House,
Health Centre, Hospital, Housing for Older People, Live-Work Units, Nursing
Home, Off-Licence, Outdoor Entertainment Park, Place of Worship, Primary
Health Care Centre, Recreational Facility, Residential, Residential Institution,
Retirement Home, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Major Sales Outlet, Shop-
Neighbourhood, Wind Farm.
The type of proposed development, a fast flexible power plant, is not expressly mentioned in the
council’s definition of use classes in Schedule 5 of the plan. It can be argued that it is closest to
“Industry-Light” as the environmental impacts of the proposed development are only minor as
evidenced by it not requiring an EIS. Defining the development as falling into the “Public Services” use
class was briefly considered but rejected as it was felt that the implied scale of this class limited it to
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waste heat to a District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of
the project.
ENERGY (E) Policy 11 Service Providers and Energy Facilities:
“It is the policy of the Council to ensure that the provision of energy facilities is undertaken in
association with the appropriate service providers and operators, including ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. The Council will facilitate the sustainable expansion of
existing and future network requirements, in order to ensure satisfactory levels of supply and to
minimise constraints for development”.
The proposed power plant will assist in ensuring that satisfactory levels of power supply will
be available.
The following land-use and zoning schedule details the permitted uses, those open for consideration and
the not permitted ones on lands zoned Enterprise and Employment
Enterprise and Employment Objective
EE: “To provide for Enterprise and Employment related uses”.
Use Classes Related to Zoning Objective
Permitted in Principle
Abattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Boarding Kennels,
Enterprise Centre, Fuel Depot, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based Economic
Activities, Industry-General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Office-Based
Industry, Office less than 100 sq.m, Open Space, Petrol Station, Public Services,
Recycling Facility, Refuse Transfer Station, Science and Technology Based
Enterprises, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Transport Depot, Traveller
Accommodation, Warehousing, Wholesale Outlet.
Open for Consideration
Agriculture, Allotments, Car Park, Childcare Facilities, Concrete/Asphalt Plant in
or adjacent to a Quarry, Garden Centre, Hotel/Hostel, Industry-Extractive, Motor
Sales Outlet, Nightclub, Offices 100 sq.m - 1,000 sq.m, Offices over 1,000 sq.mi,
Public House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Restaurant/Café, Retail Warehouse, Social
Club, Sports Club/Facility, Stadium, Veterinary Surgery.
Not Permitted
Aerodrome/Airfield, Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Camp Site, Caravan Park-
Residential, Cemetery, Community Centre, Conference Centre, Crematorium,
Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist, Education, Embassy, Funeral Home, Guest House,
Health Centre, Hospital, Housing for Older People, Live-Work Units, Nursing
Home, Off-Licence, Outdoor Entertainment Park, Place of Worship, Primary
Health Care Centre, Recreational Facility, Residential, Residential Institution,
Retirement Home, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Major Sales Outlet, Shop-
Neighbourhood, Wind Farm.
The type of proposed development, a fast flexible power plant, is not expressly mentioned in the
council’s definition of use classes in Schedule 5 of the plan. It can be argued that it is closest to
“Industry-Light” as the environmental impacts of the proposed development are only minor as
evidenced by it not requiring an EIS. Defining the development as falling into the “Public Services” use
class was briefly considered but rejected as it was felt that the implied scale of this class limited it to
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waste heat to a District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect ofthe project.
ENERGY (E) Policy 11 Service Providers and Energy Facilities:
“It is the policy of the Council to ensure that the provision of energy facilities is undertaken inassociation with the appropriate service providers and operators, including ESB Networks,EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. The Council will facilitate the sustainable expansion ofexisting and future network requirements, in order to ensure satisfactory levels of supply and tominimise constraints for development”.
'3‘ The proposedpowerplant will assist in ensuring that satisfactory levels ofpower supply willbe available.
The following land-use and zoning schedule details the permitted uses, those open for consideration andthe not permitted ones on lands zoned Enterprise and Employment
Enterprise and Employment ObjectiveEE: “To provide for Enterprise and Employment related uses".
Use Classes Related to Zoning ObjectiveAbattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Boarding Kennels,Enterprise Centre, Fuel Depot, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based EconomicActivities, Industry-General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Office-Based
Permitted in Principle Industry, Office less than 100 sq.m, Open Space, Petrol Station, Public Services,Recycling Facility, Refuse Transfer Station, Science and Technology BasedEnterprises, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Transport Depot, TravellerAccommodation, Warehousing, Wholesale Outlet.
Agriculture, Allotments, Car Park, Childcare Facilities, Concrete/Asphalt Plant inor adjacent to a Quarry, Garden Centre, Hotel/Hostel, Industry-Extractive, MotorSales Outlet, Nightclub, Offices 100 sq.m - 1,000 sq.m, Offices over 1,000 sq.mi,Public House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Restaurant/Cafe, Retail Warehouse, Social
Open for ConSIderatIon IClub, Sports Club/Facility, Stadium, Veterinary Surgery.
Aerodrome/Airfield, Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Camp Site, Caravan Park-Residential, Cemetery, Community Centre, Conference Centre, Crematorium,Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist, Education, Embassy, Funeral Home, Guest House,Health Centre, Hospital, Housing for Older People, Live-Work Units, NursingHome, Off-Licence, Outdoor Entertainment Park, Place of Worship, PrimaryHealth Care Centre, Recreational Facility, Residential, Residential Institution,Retirement Home, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Major Sales Outlet, Shop—
eighbourhood, Wind Farm.
Not Permitted
The type of proposed development, a fast flexible power plant, is not expressly mentioned in thecouncil’s definition of use classes in Schedule 5 of the plan. It can be argued that it is closest to“Industry—Light” as the environmental impacts of the proposed development are only minor asevidenced by it not requiring an EIS. Defining the development as falling into the “Public Services” useclass was briefly considered but rejected as it was felt that the implied scale of this class limited it to
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waste heat to a District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of
the project.
ENERGY (E) Policy 11 Service Providers and Energy Facilities:
“It is the policy of the Council to ensure that the provision of energy facilities is undertaken in
association with the appropriate service providers and operators, including ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. The Council will facilitate the sustainable expansion of
existing and future network requirements, in order to ensure satisfactory levels of supply and to
minimise constraints for development”.
The proposed power plant will assist in ensuring that satisfactory levels of power supply will
be available.
The following land-use and zoning schedule details the permitted uses, those open for consideration and
the not permitted ones on lands zoned Enterprise and Employment
Enterprise and Employment Objective
EE: “To provide for Enterprise and Employment related uses”.
Use Classes Related to Zoning Objective
Permitted in Principle
Abattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Boarding Kennels,
Enterprise Centre, Fuel Depot, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based Economic
Activities, Industry-General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Office-Based
Industry, Office less than 100 sq.m, Open Space, Petrol Station, Public Services,
Recycling Facility, Refuse Transfer Station, Science and Technology Based
Enterprises, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Transport Depot, Traveller
Accommodation, Warehousing, Wholesale Outlet.
Open for Consideration
Agriculture, Allotments, Car Park, Childcare Facilities, Concrete/Asphalt Plant in
or adjacent to a Quarry, Garden Centre, Hotel/Hostel, Industry-Extractive, Motor
Sales Outlet, Nightclub, Offices 100 sq.m - 1,000 sq.m, Offices over 1,000 sq.mi,
Public House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Restaurant/Café, Retail Warehouse, Social
Club, Sports Club/Facility, Stadium, Veterinary Surgery.
Not Permitted
Aerodrome/Airfield, Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Camp Site, Caravan Park-
Residential, Cemetery, Community Centre, Conference Centre, Crematorium,
Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist, Education, Embassy, Funeral Home, Guest House,
Health Centre, Hospital, Housing for Older People, Live-Work Units, Nursing
Home, Off-Licence, Outdoor Entertainment Park, Place of Worship, Primary
Health Care Centre, Recreational Facility, Residential, Residential Institution,
Retirement Home, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Major Sales Outlet, Shop-
Neighbourhood, Wind Farm.
The type of proposed development, a fast flexible power plant, is not expressly mentioned in the
council’s definition of use classes in Schedule 5 of the plan. It can be argued that it is closest to
“Industry-Light” as the environmental impacts of the proposed development are only minor as
evidenced by it not requiring an EIS. Defining the development as falling into the “Public Services” use
class was briefly considered but rejected as it was felt that the implied scale of this class limited it to
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waste heat to a District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of
the project.
ENERGY (E) Policy 11 Service Providers and Energy Facilities:
“It is the policy of the Council to ensure that the provision of energy facilities is undertaken in
association with the appropriate service providers and operators, including ESB Networks,
EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. The Council will facilitate the sustainable expansion of
existing and future network requirements, in order to ensure satisfactory levels of supply and to
minimise constraints for development”.
The proposed power plant will assist in ensuring that satisfactory levels of power supply will
be available.
The following land-use and zoning schedule details the permitted uses, those open for consideration and
the not permitted ones on lands zoned Enterprise and Employment
Enterprise and Employment Objective
EE: “To provide for Enterprise and Employment related uses”.
Use Classes Related to Zoning Objective
Permitted in Principle
Abattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Boarding Kennels,
Enterprise Centre, Fuel Depot, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based Economic
Activities, Industry-General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Office-Based
Industry, Office less than 100 sq.m, Open Space, Petrol Station, Public Services,
Recycling Facility, Refuse Transfer Station, Science and Technology Based
Enterprises, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Transport Depot, Traveller
Accommodation, Warehousing, Wholesale Outlet.
Open for Consideration
Agriculture, Allotments, Car Park, Childcare Facilities, Concrete/Asphalt Plant in
or adjacent to a Quarry, Garden Centre, Hotel/Hostel, Industry-Extractive, Motor
Sales Outlet, Nightclub, Offices 100 sq.m - 1,000 sq.m, Offices over 1,000 sq.mi,
Public House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Restaurant/Café, Retail Warehouse, Social
Club, Sports Club/Facility, Stadium, Veterinary Surgery.
Not Permitted
Aerodrome/Airfield, Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Camp Site, Caravan Park-
Residential, Cemetery, Community Centre, Conference Centre, Crematorium,
Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist, Education, Embassy, Funeral Home, Guest House,
Health Centre, Hospital, Housing for Older People, Live-Work Units, Nursing
Home, Off-Licence, Outdoor Entertainment Park, Place of Worship, Primary
Health Care Centre, Recreational Facility, Residential, Residential Institution,
Retirement Home, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Major Sales Outlet, Shop-
Neighbourhood, Wind Farm.
The type of proposed development, a fast flexible power plant, is not expressly mentioned in the
council’s definition of use classes in Schedule 5 of the plan. It can be argued that it is closest to
“Industry-Light” as the environmental impacts of the proposed development are only minor as
evidenced by it not requiring an EIS. Defining the development as falling into the “Public Services” use
class was briefly considered but rejected as it was felt that the implied scale of this class limited it to
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waste heat to a District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect ofthe project.
ENERGY (E) Policy 11 Service Providers and Energy Facilities:
“It is the policy of the Council to ensure that the provision of energy facilities is undertaken inassociation with the appropriate service providers and operators, including ESB Networks,EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. The Council will facilitate the sustainable expansion ofexisting and future network requirements, in order to ensure satisfactory levels of supply and tominimise constraints for development”.
'3‘ The proposedpowerplant will assist in ensuring that satisfactory levels ofpower supply willbe available.
The following land-use and zoning schedule details the permitted uses, those open for consideration andthe not permitted ones on lands zoned Enterprise and Employment
Enterprise and Employment ObjectiveEE: “To provide for Enterprise and Employment related uses".
Use Classes Related to Zoning ObjectiveAbattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Boarding Kennels,Enterprise Centre, Fuel Depot, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based EconomicActivities, Industry-General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Office-Based
Permitted in Principle Industry, Office less than 100 sq.m, Open Space, Petrol Station, Public Services,Recycling Facility, Refuse Transfer Station, Science and Technology BasedEnterprises, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Transport Depot, TravellerAccommodation, Warehousing, Wholesale Outlet.
Agriculture, Allotments, Car Park, Childcare Facilities, Concrete/Asphalt Plant inor adjacent to a Quarry, Garden Centre, Hotel/Hostel, Industry-Extractive, MotorSales Outlet, Nightclub, Offices 100 sq.m - 1,000 sq.m, Offices over 1,000 sq.mi,Public House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Restaurant/Cafe, Retail Warehouse, Social
Open for ConSIderatIon IClub, Sports Club/Facility, Stadium, Veterinary Surgery.
Aerodrome/Airfield, Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Camp Site, Caravan Park-Residential, Cemetery, Community Centre, Conference Centre, Crematorium,Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist, Education, Embassy, Funeral Home, Guest House,Health Centre, Hospital, Housing for Older People, Live-Work Units, NursingHome, Off-Licence, Outdoor Entertainment Park, Place of Worship, PrimaryHealth Care Centre, Recreational Facility, Residential, Residential Institution,Retirement Home, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Major Sales Outlet, Shop—
eighbourhood, Wind Farm.
Not Permitted
The type of proposed development, a fast flexible power plant, is not expressly mentioned in thecouncil’s definition of use classes in Schedule 5 of the plan. It can be argued that it is closest to“Industry—Light” as the environmental impacts of the proposed development are only minor asevidenced by it not requiring an EIS. Defining the development as falling into the “Public Services” useclass was briefly considered but rejected as it was felt that the implied scale of this class limited it to
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waste heat to a District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect ofthe project.
ENERGY (E) Policy 11 Service Providers and Energy Facilities:
“It is the policy of the Council to ensure that the provision of energy facilities is undertaken inassociation with the appropriate service providers and operators, including ESB Networks,EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. The Council will facilitate the sustainable expansion ofexisting and future network requirements, in order to ensure satisfactory levels of supply and tominimise constraints for development”.
'3' The proposedpowerplant will assist in ensuring that satisfactory levels ofpower supply willbe available.
The following land—use and zoning schedule details the permitted uses, those open for consideration andthe not permitted ones on lands zoned Enterprise and Employment
Enterprise and Employment ObjectiveEE: “To provide for Enterprise and Employment related uses".
Use Classes Related to Zoning Objectivebattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Boarding Kennels,nterprise Centre, Fuel Depot, Heavy Vehicle Park, Home Based Economicctivities, Industry-General, Industry-Light, Industry-Special, Office-Based
Permitted in Principle ndustry, Office less than 100 sq.m, Open Space, Petrol Station, Public Services,ecycling Facility, Refuse Transfer Station, Science and Technology Basednterprises, Scrap Yard, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Transport Depot, Traveller
Accommodation, Warehousing, Wholesale Outlet.
Agriculture, Allotments, Car Park, Childcare Facilities, Concrete/Asphalt Plant inor adjacent to a Quarry, Garden Centre, Hotel/Hostel, Industry-Extractive, MotorSales Outlet, Nightclub, Offices 100 sq.m - 1,000 sq.m, Offices over 1,000 sq.mi,ublic House, Refuse Landfill/Tip, Restaurant/Cafe, Retail Warehouse, Social
Open for ConSIderatIon Club, Sports Club/Facility, Stadium, Veterinary Surgery.
Aerodrome/Airfield, Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Camp Site, Caravan Park-esidential, Cemetery, Community Centre, Conference Centre, Crematorium,
Cultural Use, Doctor/Dentist, Education, Embassy, Funeral Home, Guest House,ealth Centre, Hospital, Housing for Older People, Live-Work Units, Nursingome, Off—Licence, Outdoor Entertainment Park, Place ofWorship, Primaryealth Care Centre, Recreational Facility, Residential, Residential Institution,etirement Home, Rural Industry-Food, Shop-Major Sales Outlet, Shop-eighbourhood, Wind Farm.
Not Permitted
The type of proposed development, a fast flexible power plant, is not expressly mentioned in thecouncil’s definition of use classes in Schedule 5 of the plan. It can be argued that it is closest to“Industry-Light” as the environmental impacts of the proposed development are only minor asevidenced by it not requiring an EIS. Defining the development as falling into the “Public Services” useclass was briefly considered but rejected as it was felt that the implied scale of this class limited it to
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minor ancillary development only. The above schedule of uses permits all industrial use classes; light,
general and special, as well as the public services uses to be located on the site.
The proposed development is fully in accordance with the permitted land use classes for the
Enterprise and Employment zone and the development is therefore in compliance with the
provisions of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.
Enterprise and employment areas are characterised by a structure that is distinctly different to those of
other urban areas. Most industrial estates are characterised by large functional buildings that are set back
from the street, extensive areas of hard surfacing and security fences. A number of industrial estates, and
in particular newer business parks, incorporate extensive areas of open space to create a more attractive
parkland-like setting.
Table 11.18 iterates the key principles for development within Enterprise and Employment Zones and
the main principles are reproduced below.
1. Access and Movement
Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within a local plan, Masterplan
and/or as determined by a site analysis process.
The street network is easy to navigate and a clear a hierarchy is applied, identifying the function
of each street.
Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for
Urban Roads and Streets.
Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) are located to the rear of buildings and
screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking can be located to the front of buildings
provided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessive
setbacks from the street.
The design and layout of new business parks should promote walking, cycling and the use of
public transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages.
2. Open Space and Landscape
Creation of an open space network with a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functions
and activities.
Development within business parks maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with high
quality landscaping.
Important nature features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained,
integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species.
Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use of
fencing to the front of buildings minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain they
should be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening).
3. Built Form and Corporate Identity
Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary
and reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors,
gateways and nodes.
Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use of
colour). Various treatments should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of larger
buildings.
The layout and design of buildings maximise frontages onto the public realm and enclose
private external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them.
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minor ancillary development only. The above schedule of uses permits all industrial use classes; light,
general and special, as well as the public services uses to be located on the site.
The proposed development is fully in accordance with the permitted land use classes for the
Enterprise and Employment zone and the development is therefore in compliance with the
provisions of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.
Enterprise and employment areas are characterised by a structure that is distinctly different to those of
other urban areas. Most industrial estates are characterised by large functional buildings that are set back
from the street, extensive areas of hard surfacing and security fences. A number of industrial estates, and
in particular newer business parks, incorporate extensive areas of open space to create a more attractive
parkland-like setting.
Table 11.18 iterates the key principles for development within Enterprise and Employment Zones and
the main principles are reproduced below.
1. Access and Movement
Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within a local plan, Masterplan
and/or as determined by a site analysis process.
The street network is easy to navigate and a clear a hierarchy is applied, identifying the function
of each street.
Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for
Urban Roads and Streets.
Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) are located to the rear of buildings and
screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking can be located to the front of buildings
provided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessive
setbacks from the street.
The design and layout of new business parks should promote walking, cycling and the use of
public transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages.
2. Open Space and Landscape
Creation of an open space network with a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functions
and activities.
Development within business parks maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with high
quality landscaping.
Important nature features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained,
integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species.
Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use of
fencing to the front of buildings minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain they
should be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening).
3. Built Form and Corporate Identity
Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary
and reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors,
gateways and nodes.
Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use of
colour). Various treatments should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of larger
buildings.
The layout and design of buildings maximise frontages onto the public realm and enclose
private external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them.
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minor ancillary development only. The above schedule of uses permits all industrial use classes; light,general and special, as well as the public services uses to be located on the site.
0v The proposed development is fully in accordance with the permitted land use classes for theEnterprise and Employment zone and the development is therefore in compliance with theprovisions of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.
Enterprise and employment areas are characterised by a structure that is distinctly different to those ofother urban areas. Most industrial estates are characterised by large functional buildings that are set backfrom the street, extensive areas of hard surfacing and security fences. A number of industrial estates, andin particular newer business parks, incorporate extensive areas of open space to create a more attractiveparkland-like setting.
Table 11.18 iterates the key principles for development within Enterprise and Employment Zones andthe main principles are reproduced below.
1. Access and MovementI Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within a local plan, Masterplan
and/or as determined by a site analysis process.I The street network is easy to navigate and a clear a hierarchy is applied, identifying the function
of each street.I Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for
Urban Roads and Streets.I Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) are located to the rear of buildings and
screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking can be located to the front of buildingsprovided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessivesetbacks from the street.
I The design and layout of new business parks should promote walking, cycling and the use ofpublic transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages.
2. Open Space and LandscapeCreation of an open space network with a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functionsand activities.
I Development within business parks maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with highquality landscaping.
I Important nature features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained,integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species.
I Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use offencing to the front of buildings minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain theyshould be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening).
3. Built Form and Corporate IdentityI Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary
and reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors,gateways and nodes.
I Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use ofcolour). Various treatments should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of largerbuildings.
I The layout and design of buildings maximise frontages onto the public realm and encloseprivate external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them.
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minor ancillary development only. The above schedule of uses permits all industrial use classes; light,
general and special, as well as the public services uses to be located on the site.
The proposed development is fully in accordance with the permitted land use classes for the
Enterprise and Employment zone and the development is therefore in compliance with the
provisions of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.
Enterprise and employment areas are characterised by a structure that is distinctly different to those of
other urban areas. Most industrial estates are characterised by large functional buildings that are set back
from the street, extensive areas of hard surfacing and security fences. A number of industrial estates, and
in particular newer business parks, incorporate extensive areas of open space to create a more attractive
parkland-like setting.
Table 11.18 iterates the key principles for development within Enterprise and Employment Zones and
the main principles are reproduced below.
1. Access and Movement
Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within a local plan, Masterplan
and/or as determined by a site analysis process.
The street network is easy to navigate and a clear a hierarchy is applied, identifying the function
of each street.
Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for
Urban Roads and Streets.
Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) are located to the rear of buildings and
screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking can be located to the front of buildings
provided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessive
setbacks from the street.
The design and layout of new business parks should promote walking, cycling and the use of
public transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages.
2. Open Space and Landscape
Creation of an open space network with a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functions
and activities.
Development within business parks maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with high
quality landscaping.
Important nature features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained,
integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species.
Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use of
fencing to the front of buildings minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain they
should be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening).
3. Built Form and Corporate Identity
Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary
and reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors,
gateways and nodes.
Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use of
colour). Various treatments should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of larger
buildings.
The layout and design of buildings maximise frontages onto the public realm and enclose
private external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them.
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minor ancillary development only. The above schedule of uses permits all industrial use classes; light,
general and special, as well as the public services uses to be located on the site.
The proposed development is fully in accordance with the permitted land use classes for the
Enterprise and Employment zone and the development is therefore in compliance with the
provisions of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.
Enterprise and employment areas are characterised by a structure that is distinctly different to those of
other urban areas. Most industrial estates are characterised by large functional buildings that are set back
from the street, extensive areas of hard surfacing and security fences. A number of industrial estates, and
in particular newer business parks, incorporate extensive areas of open space to create a more attractive
parkland-like setting.
Table 11.18 iterates the key principles for development within Enterprise and Employment Zones and
the main principles are reproduced below.
1. Access and Movement
Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within a local plan, Masterplan
and/or as determined by a site analysis process.
The street network is easy to navigate and a clear a hierarchy is applied, identifying the function
of each street.
Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for
Urban Roads and Streets.
Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) are located to the rear of buildings and
screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking can be located to the front of buildings
provided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessive
setbacks from the street.
The design and layout of new business parks should promote walking, cycling and the use of
public transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages.
2. Open Space and Landscape
Creation of an open space network with a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functions
and activities.
Development within business parks maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with high
quality landscaping.
Important nature features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained,
integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species.
Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use of
fencing to the front of buildings minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain they
should be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening).
3. Built Form and Corporate Identity
Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary
and reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors,
gateways and nodes.
Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use of
colour). Various treatments should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of larger
buildings.
The layout and design of buildings maximise frontages onto the public realm and enclose
private external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
minor ancillary development only. The above schedule of uses permits all industrial use classes; light,general and special, as well as the public services uses to be located on the site.
0v The proposed development is fully in accordance with the permitted land use classes for theEnterprise and Employment zone and the development is therefore in compliance with theprovisions of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.
Enterprise and employment areas are characterised by a structure that is distinctly different to those ofother urban areas. Most industrial estates are characterised by large functional buildings that are set backfrom the street, extensive areas of hard surfacing and security fences. A number of industrial estates, andin particular newer business parks, incorporate extensive areas of open space to create a more attractiveparkland-like setting.
Table 11.18 iterates the key principles for development within Enterprise and Employment Zones andthe main principles are reproduced below.
1. Access and MovementI Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within a local plan, Masterplan
and/or as determined by a site analysis process.I The street network is easy to navigate and a clear a hierarchy is applied, identifying the function
of each street.I Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for
Urban Roads and Streets.I Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) are located to the rear of buildings and
screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking can be located to the front of buildingsprovided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessivesetbacks from the street.
I The design and layout of new business parks should promote walking, cycling and the use ofpublic transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages.
2. Open Space and LandscapeCreation of an open space network with a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functionsand activities.
I Development within business parks maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with highquality landscaping.
I Important nature features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained,integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species.
I Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use offencing to the front of buildings minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain theyshould be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening).
3. Built Form and Corporate IdentityI Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary
and reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors,gateways and nodes.
I Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use ofcolour). Various treatments should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of largerbuildings.
I The layout and design of buildings maximise frontages onto the public realm and encloseprivate external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them.
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minor ancillary development only. The above schedule of uses permits all industrial use classes; light,general and special, as well as the public services uses to be located on the site.
Ov The proposed development is fully in accordance with the permitted land use classes for theEnterprise and Employment zone and the development is therefore in compliance with theprovisions ofthe South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.
Enterprise and employment areas are characterised by a structure that is distinctly different to those ofother urban areas. Most industrial estates are characterised by large functional buildings that are set backfrom the street, extensive areas of hard surfacing and security fences. A number of industrial estates, andin particular newer business parks, incorporate extensive areas of open space to create a more attractiveparkland-like setting.
Table 11.18 iterates the key principles for development within Enterprise and Employment Zones andthe main principles are reproduced below.
1. Access and MovementI Major links to and through a site are provided as identified within a local plan, Masterplan
and/or as determined by a site analysis process.I The street network is easy to navigate and a clear a hierarchy is applied, identifying the function
of each street.I Individual streets are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for
Urban Roads and Streets.I Large areas of parking (in particular staff parking) are located to the rear of buildings and
screened from the street. Smaller areas of parking can be located to the front of buildingsprovided they are well designed (including areas of planting) and do not result in excessivesetbacks from the street.
I The design and layout of new business parks should promote walking, cycling and the use ofpublic transport, including adequate provision of cycle and pedestrian linkages.
2. Open Space and LandscapeCreation of an open space network with a hierarchy of spaces suited to a variety of functionsand activities.
I Development within business parks maintain and promote a parkland-like setting with highquality landscaping.
I Important nature features of the site such as trees, hedgerows and watercourses are retained,integrated within the landscape plan and reinforced with the planting of native species.
I Natural buffer zones and defensive planting are used to define private space and the use offencing to the front of buildings minimised. Where fences interface with the public domain theyshould be of a high quality and incorporate elements of landscaping (for screening).
3. Built Form and Corporate IdentityI Building heights respond to the surrounding context with transitions provided where necessary
and reinforce the urban structure with taller buildings located along key movement corridors,gateways and nodes.
I Individual buildings should be of contemporary architectural design and finish (including use ofcolour). Various treatments should be employed to reduce the bulk, massing and scale of largerbuildings.
I The layout and design of buildings maximise frontages onto the public realm and encloseprivate external spaces (such as service yards and car parks) and storage areas behind them.
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Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural feature and/or
the landscape setting (see also Section 11.2.8 Advertising, Corporate Identification and Public
Information Signs).
The proposed development through its high standard of design and landscaping will be fully
compliant with the above principles.
CONCLUSION:
The site is located in an area designated Enterprise and Employment in the current South Dublin
County Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The proposed development is considered to fall into
the “Industry-Light” use class which is included in the list of permitted land uses for EE zones. The
proposal also meets the design criteria for Business Parks. Furthermore, the development will
facilitate the implementation of the Enterprise and Employment policies and objectives in chapter 4 of
the plan. It is therefore fully in accordance with the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022.
Bob Gunkel MA MIPI
November 2016
SUMMARY OF POLICY ASSESSMENT:
The proposed 96 MW power plant is designed for fast flexible operation allowing it to respond
rapidly to voltage or frequency fluctuations. This will allow the connection of further intermittent
wind generation onto the national grid. The plant is therefore an important integral component of
the renewable energy development as proposed in the various national and international policies
such as the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and the Paris Agreement.
Regional policies for the Greater Dublin Area are contained in the “Regional Planning Guidelines
for the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022. The proposal is in accordance with the policies and
objectives therein, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
The site is zoned as “Enterprise and Employment” with the specific objective “To provide for
enterprise and employment related uses” in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022. The proposed “Industry-Light” use lies within the permitted uses for this type of zoning
(EE).
The proposal meets the requirement of the Enterprise & Employment Section of the plan with
special reference to objectives ET 1 Objectives 1 and 3, ET 3 objectives 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Chapter 10 contains the council’s policies in relation to energy, in particular E policy 4 and 11 and
the design principles in Table 11.18, as well as facilitating E Policies 5 and 6. The proposed
development is fully compliant with these policies.
The proposed development is therefore in compliance with the proper planning and sustainable
development of the area.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 21
Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural feature and/or
the landscape setting (see also Section 11.2.8 Advertising, Corporate Identification and Public
Information Signs).
The proposed development through its high standard of design and landscaping will be fully
compliant with the above principles.
CONCLUSION:
The site is located in an area designated Enterprise and Employment in the current South Dublin
County Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The proposed development is considered to fall into
the “Industry-Light” use class which is included in the list of permitted land uses for EE zones. The
proposal also meets the design criteria for Business Parks. Furthermore, the development will
facilitate the implementation of the Enterprise and Employment policies and objectives in chapter 4 of
the plan. It is therefore fully in accordance with the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022.
Bob Gunkel MA MIPI
November 2016
SUMMARY OF POLICY ASSESSMENT:
The proposed 96 MW power plant is designed for fast flexible operation allowing it to respond
rapidly to voltage or frequency fluctuations. This will allow the connection of further intermittent
wind generation onto the national grid. The plant is therefore an important integral component of
the renewable energy development as proposed in the various national and international policies
such as the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and the Paris Agreement.
Regional policies for the Greater Dublin Area are contained in the “Regional Planning Guidelines
for the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022. The proposal is in accordance with the policies and
objectives therein, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
The site is zoned as “Enterprise and Employment” with the specific objective “To provide for
enterprise and employment related uses” in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022. The proposed “Industry-Light” use lies within the permitted uses for this type of zoning
(EE).
The proposal meets the requirement of the Enterprise & Employment Section of the plan with
special reference to objectives ET 1 Objectives 1 and 3, ET 3 objectives 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Chapter 10 contains the council’s policies in relation to energy, in particular E policy 4 and 11 and
the design principles in Table 11.18, as well as facilitating E Policies 5 and 6. The proposed
development is fully compliant with these policies.
The proposed development is therefore in compliance with the proper planning and sustainable
development of the area.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
. Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural feature and/orthe landscape setting (see also Section 11.2.8 Advertising, Corporate Identification and PublicInformation Signs).
‘1’ The proposed development through its high standard of design and landscaping will be fullycompliant with the above principles.
CONCLUSION:
The site is located in an area designated Enterprise and Employment in the current South DublinCounty Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The proposed development is considered to fall intothe “Industry-Light” use class which is included in the list ofpermitted land uses for EE zones. Theproposal also meets the design criteria for Business Parks. Furthermore, the development willfacilitate the implementation ofthe Enterprise and Employment policies and obiectives in chapter 4 ofthe plan. It is therefore fully in accordance with the South Dublin Countv Council Development Plan2016-2022.
SUMMARY OF POLICY ASSESSMENT:
The proposed 96 MW power plant is designed for fast flexible operation allowing it to respondrapidly to voltage or frequency fluctuations. This will allow the connection offurther intermittentwind generation onto the national grid. The plant is therefore an important integral component ofthe renewable energy development as proposed in the various national and international policiessuch as the National Development Plan 200 7-2013 and the Paris Agreement.
Regionalpolicies for the Greater Dublin Area are contained in the “Regional Planning Guidelinesfor the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022. The proposal is in accordance with the policies andobjectives therein, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
The site is zoned as “Enterprise and Employment” with the specific objective “T0 provide forenterprise and employment related uses” in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan2016-2022. The proposed “Industry-Light” use lies within the permitted uses for this type ofzoning(EE).
The proposal meets the requirement of the Enterprise & Employment Section of the plan withspecial reference to objectives ET 1 Objectives 1 and 3, ET 3 objectives 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Chapter 10 contains the council’s policies in relation to energy, in particular Epolicy 4 and 11 andthe design principles in Table 11.18, as well as facilitating E Policies 5 and 6. The proposeddevelopment isfully compliant with these policies.
The proposed development is therefore in compliance with the proper planning and sustainabledevelopment ofthe area.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 21
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Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural feature and/or
the landscape setting (see also Section 11.2.8 Advertising, Corporate Identification and Public
Information Signs).
The proposed development through its high standard of design and landscaping will be fully
compliant with the above principles.
CONCLUSION:
The site is located in an area designated Enterprise and Employment in the current South Dublin
County Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The proposed development is considered to fall into
the “Industry-Light” use class which is included in the list of permitted land uses for EE zones. The
proposal also meets the design criteria for Business Parks. Furthermore, the development will
facilitate the implementation of the Enterprise and Employment policies and objectives in chapter 4 of
the plan. It is therefore fully in accordance with the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022.
Bob Gunkel MA MIPI
November 2016
SUMMARY OF POLICY ASSESSMENT:
The proposed 96 MW power plant is designed for fast flexible operation allowing it to respond
rapidly to voltage or frequency fluctuations. This will allow the connection of further intermittent
wind generation onto the national grid. The plant is therefore an important integral component of
the renewable energy development as proposed in the various national and international policies
such as the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and the Paris Agreement.
Regional policies for the Greater Dublin Area are contained in the “Regional Planning Guidelines
for the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022. The proposal is in accordance with the policies and
objectives therein, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
The site is zoned as “Enterprise and Employment” with the specific objective “To provide for
enterprise and employment related uses” in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022. The proposed “Industry-Light” use lies within the permitted uses for this type of zoning
(EE).
The proposal meets the requirement of the Enterprise & Employment Section of the plan with
special reference to objectives ET 1 Objectives 1 and 3, ET 3 objectives 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Chapter 10 contains the council’s policies in relation to energy, in particular E policy 4 and 11 and
the design principles in Table 11.18, as well as facilitating E Policies 5 and 6. The proposed
development is fully compliant with these policies.
The proposed development is therefore in compliance with the proper planning and sustainable
development of the area.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 21
Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural feature and/or
the landscape setting (see also Section 11.2.8 Advertising, Corporate Identification and Public
Information Signs).
The proposed development through its high standard of design and landscaping will be fully
compliant with the above principles.
CONCLUSION:
The site is located in an area designated Enterprise and Employment in the current South Dublin
County Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The proposed development is considered to fall into
the “Industry-Light” use class which is included in the list of permitted land uses for EE zones. The
proposal also meets the design criteria for Business Parks. Furthermore, the development will
facilitate the implementation of the Enterprise and Employment policies and objectives in chapter 4 of
the plan. It is therefore fully in accordance with the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022.
Bob Gunkel MA MIPI
November 2016
SUMMARY OF POLICY ASSESSMENT:
The proposed 96 MW power plant is designed for fast flexible operation allowing it to respond
rapidly to voltage or frequency fluctuations. This will allow the connection of further intermittent
wind generation onto the national grid. The plant is therefore an important integral component of
the renewable energy development as proposed in the various national and international policies
such as the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and the Paris Agreement.
Regional policies for the Greater Dublin Area are contained in the “Regional Planning Guidelines
for the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022. The proposal is in accordance with the policies and
objectives therein, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
The site is zoned as “Enterprise and Employment” with the specific objective “To provide for
enterprise and employment related uses” in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan
2016-2022. The proposed “Industry-Light” use lies within the permitted uses for this type of zoning
(EE).
The proposal meets the requirement of the Enterprise & Employment Section of the plan with
special reference to objectives ET 1 Objectives 1 and 3, ET 3 objectives 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Chapter 10 contains the council’s policies in relation to energy, in particular E policy 4 and 11 and
the design principles in Table 11.18, as well as facilitating E Policies 5 and 6. The proposed
development is fully compliant with these policies.
The proposed development is therefore in compliance with the proper planning and sustainable
development of the area.
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
. Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural feature and/orthe landscape setting (see also Section 11.2.8 Advertising, Corporate Identification and PublicInformation Signs).
‘1’ The proposed development through its high standard of design and landscaping will be fullycompliant with the above principles.
CONCLUSION:
The site is located in an area designated Enterprise and Employment in the current South DublinCounty Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The proposed development is considered to fall intothe “Industry-Light” use class which is included in the list ofpermitted land uses for EE zones. Theproposal also meets the design criteria for Business Parks. Furthermore, the development willfacilitate the implementation ofthe Enterprise and Employment policies and obiectives in chapter 4 ofthe plan. It is therefore fully in accordance with the South Dublin Countv Council Development Plan2016-2022.
SUMMARY OF POLICY ASSESSMENT:
The proposed 96 MW power plant is designed for fast flexible operation allowing it to respondrapidly to voltage or frequency fluctuations. This will allow the connection offurther intermittentwind generation onto the national grid. The plant is therefore an important integral component ofthe renewable energy development as proposed in the various national and international policiessuch as the National Development Plan 200 7-2013 and the Paris Agreement.
Regionalpolicies for the Greater Dublin Area are contained in the “Regional Planning Guidelinesfor the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022. The proposal is in accordance with the policies andobjectives therein, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
The site is zoned as “Enterprise and Employment” with the specific objective “T0 provide forenterprise and employment related uses” in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan2016-2022. The proposed “Industry-Light” use lies within the permitted uses for this type ofzoning(EE).
The proposal meets the requirement of the Enterprise & Employment Section of the plan withspecial reference to objectives ET 1 Objectives 1 and 3, ET 3 objectives 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Chapter 10 contains the council’s policies in relation to energy, in particular Epolicy 4 and 11 andthe design principles in Table 11.18, as well as facilitating E Policies 5 and 6. The proposeddevelopment isfully compliant with these policies.
The proposed development is therefore in compliance with the proper planning and sustainabledevelopment ofthe area.
BOB GUNKEL PLANNING PAGE 21
GRANGE BACKUP POWER PLANT PLANNING POLICY SUMMARY
. Signage should be simple in design and designed to integrate with architectural feature and/orthe landscape setting (see also Section 11.2.8 Advertising, Corporate Identification and PublicInformation Signs).
'3‘ The proposed development through its high standard of design and landscaping will be fullycompliant with the above principles.
C0NCL USION:
The site is located in an area designated Enterprise and Employment in the current South DublinCounty Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The proposed development is considered to fall intothe “Industry-Light” use class which is included in the list ofpermitted land uses for EE zones. Theproposal also meets the design criteria for Business Parks. Furthermore, the development willfacilitate the implementation ofthe Enterprise and Emplovment policies and obiectives in chapter 4 ofthe plan. It is therefore fully in accordance with the South Dublin County Council Development Plan2016-2022.
SUMMARY OF POLICY ASSESSMENT:
The proposed 96 MW power plant is designed for fast flexible operation allowing it to respondrapidly to voltage or frequency fluctuations. This will allow the connection offurther intermittentwind generation onto the national grid. The plant is therefore an important integral component ofthe renewable energy development as proposed in the various national and international policiessuch as the National Development Plan 200 7-2013 and the Paris Agreement.
Regionalpolicies for the Greater Dublin Area are contained in the “Regional Planning Guidelinesfor the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022. The proposal is in accordance with the policies andobjectives therein, in particular PIP4 and PIR25.
The site is zoned as “Enterprise and Employment” with the specific objective “T0 provide forenterprise and employment related uses” in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan2016-2022. The proposed “Industry-Light” use lies within the permitted uses for this type ofzoning(EE).
The proposal meets the requirement of the Enterprise & Employment Section of the plan withspecial reference to objectives ET 1 Objectives 1 and 3, ET 3 objectives 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Chapter 10 contains the council’s policies in relation to energy, in particular Epolicy 4 and 11 andthe design principles in Table 11.18, as well as facilitating E Policies 5 and 6. The proposeddevelopment isfully compliant with these policies.
The proposed development is therefore in compliance with the proper planning and sustainabledevelopment ofthe area.
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Energy Policy
Introduction
Energy is essential to economic activity and quality of life. Having reliable access to energy
supply at competitive prices is crucial to the wellbeing of the general population and the
overall competitiveness of the economy in particular. Any discussion on energy must take
place in the context of energy supply; energy cost; environmental objectives and obligations;
and popular acceptance of energy sources.
Energy Policy and EU Context
Energy policy in Ireland is framed in an EU context. The European Union (EU) is building an
internal market for electricity and gas. The objective of this internal market is to help deliver
energy supplies that are affordable, secure and sustainable. The EU’s Third Energy Package
put in place provisions for the implementation of European Electricity Target Model (EU
Target Model), which is in effect a set of harmonised arrangements for the cross-border
trading of wholesale energy and balancing services across Europe.
EU member states are obliged to comply with the requirements of the EU Target Model. In
Ireland and Northern Ireland, the then Department of Communications, Energy and Natural
Resources (DCENR) and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI)
respectively charged the Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee with responsibility for
developing a new set of wholesale market arrangements.
The objective of the Committee is to seek to ‘maximise benefits for consumers in the short-
term and long-term, while ensuring security of supply and meeting environmental
requirements’.
The SEM Committee on the High Level Design of the Integrated Single Electricity Market (I-
SEM) assessed that the I-SEM HLD will best deliver the benefits of European market
integration in terms of:
Security of supply;
Promotion of renewable energy sources;
Establishment of a level playing field in which competition can flourish;
Maximize the efficient use of interconnectors; and
Provision of a sound investment climate that is based upon a stable and predictable
regulatory framework.
I-SEM has the following characteristics:
Preference for a competitive approach that is in the interests of consumers, in
accordance with the statutory duties of the SEM Committee;
Access to all I-SEM market places for participants of all sizes and technologies;
Liquid trading of financial forward contracts for effective hedging of short term
prices, which is particularly important for independent generators and suppliers;
Liquid and transparent centralized short term physical markets that are coupled with
European trading mechanisms, and are exclusive routes to physical scheduling;
Balance responsibility for all participants to ensure that their notifications of
generation or demand best reflect their actual expectations; and
An explicit capacity remuneration mechanism to help deliver secure supplies for consumers
in the all-island market, particularly with increasing variable generation.
Energy Policy
Introduction
Energy is essential to economic activity and quality of life. Having reliable access to energy
supply at competitive prices is crucial to the wellbeing of the general population and the
overall competitiveness of the economy in particular. Any discussion on energy must take
place in the context of energy supply; energy cost; environmental objectives and obligations;
and popular acceptance of energy sources.
Energy Policy and EU Context
Energy policy in Ireland is framed in an EU context. The European Union (EU) is building an
internal market for electricity and gas. The objective of this internal market is to help deliver
energy supplies that are affordable, secure and sustainable. The EU’s Third Energy Package
put in place provisions for the implementation of European Electricity Target Model (EU
Target Model), which is in effect a set of harmonised arrangements for the cross-border
trading of wholesale energy and balancing services across Europe.
EU member states are obliged to comply with the requirements of the EU Target Model. In
Ireland and Northern Ireland, the then Department of Communications, Energy and Natural
Resources (DCENR) and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI)
respectively charged the Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee with responsibility for
developing a new set of wholesale market arrangements.
The objective of the Committee is to seek to ‘maximise benefits for consumers in the short-
term and long-term, while ensuring security of supply and meeting environmental
requirements’.
The SEM Committee on the High Level Design of the Integrated Single Electricity Market (I-
SEM) assessed that the I-SEM HLD will best deliver the benefits of European market
integration in terms of:
Security of supply;
Promotion of renewable energy sources;
Establishment of a level playing field in which competition can flourish;
Maximize the efficient use of interconnectors; and
Provision of a sound investment climate that is based upon a stable and predictable
regulatory framework.
I-SEM has the following characteristics:
Preference for a competitive approach that is in the interests of consumers, in
accordance with the statutory duties of the SEM Committee;
Access to all I-SEM market places for participants of all sizes and technologies;
Liquid trading of financial forward contracts for effective hedging of short term
prices, which is particularly important for independent generators and suppliers;
Liquid and transparent centralized short term physical markets that are coupled with
European trading mechanisms, and are exclusive routes to physical scheduling;
Balance responsibility for all participants to ensure that their notifications of
generation or demand best reflect their actual expectations; and
An explicit capacity remuneration mechanism to help deliver secure supplies for consumers
in the all-island market, particularly with increasing variable generation.
Energy Policy
IntroductionEnergy is essential to economic activity and quality of life. Having reliable access to energysupply at competitive prices is crucial to the wellbeing of the general population and theoverall competitiveness of the economy in particular. Any discussion on energy must takeplace in the context of energy supply; energy cost; environmental objectives and obligations;and popular acceptance of energy sources.
Energy Policy and EU ContextEnergy policy in Ireland is framed in an EU context. The European Union (EU) is building aninternal market for electricity and gas. The objective of this internal market is to help deliverenergy supplies that are affordable, secure and sustainable. The EU’s Third Energy Packageput in place provisions for the implementation of European Electricity Target Model (EUTarget Model), which is in effect a set of harmonised arrangements for the cross-bordertrading of wholesale energy and balancing services across Europe.
EU member states are obliged to comply with the requirements of the EU Target Model. InIreland and Northern Ireland, the then Department of Communications, Energy and NaturalResources (DCENR) and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI)respectively charged the Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee with responsibility fordeveloping a new set of wholesale market arrangements.
The objective of the Committee is to seek to ‘maximise benefits for consumers in the short-terrn and long-term, while ensuring security of supply and meeting environmentalrequirements ’ .
The SEM Committee on the High Level Design of the Integrated Single Electricity Market (1-SEM) assessed that the I-SEM HLD will best deliver the benefits of European marketintegration in terms of:Security of supply;
0 Promotion of renewable energy sources;0 Establishment of a level playing field in which competition can flourish;o Maximize the efficient use of interconnectors; and0 Provision of a sound investment climate that is based upon a stable and predictable
regulatory framework.
I-SEM has the following characteristics:
0 Preference for a competitive approach that is in the interests of consumers, inaccordance with the statutory duties of the SEM Committee;
0 Access to all I-SEM market places for participants of all sizes and technologies;0 Liquid trading of financial forward contracts for effective hedging of short term
prices, which is particularly important for independent generators and suppliers;0 Liquid and transparent centralized short term physical markets that are coupled with
European trading mechanisms, and are exclusive routes to physical scheduling;0 Balance responsibility for all participants to ensure that their notifications of
generation or demand best reflect their actual expectations; andAn explicit capacity remuneration mechanism to help deliver secure supplies for consumersin the all-island market, particularly with increasing variable generation.
Energy Policy
Introduction
Energy is essential to economic activity and quality of life. Having reliable access to energy
supply at competitive prices is crucial to the wellbeing of the general population and the
overall competitiveness of the economy in particular. Any discussion on energy must take
place in the context of energy supply; energy cost; environmental objectives and obligations;
and popular acceptance of energy sources.
Energy Policy and EU Context
Energy policy in Ireland is framed in an EU context. The European Union (EU) is building an
internal market for electricity and gas. The objective of this internal market is to help deliver
energy supplies that are affordable, secure and sustainable. The EU’s Third Energy Package
put in place provisions for the implementation of European Electricity Target Model (EU
Target Model), which is in effect a set of harmonised arrangements for the cross-border
trading of wholesale energy and balancing services across Europe.
EU member states are obliged to comply with the requirements of the EU Target Model. In
Ireland and Northern Ireland, the then Department of Communications, Energy and Natural
Resources (DCENR) and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI)
respectively charged the Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee with responsibility for
developing a new set of wholesale market arrangements.
The objective of the Committee is to seek to ‘maximise benefits for consumers in the short-
term and long-term, while ensuring security of supply and meeting environmental
requirements’.
The SEM Committee on the High Level Design of the Integrated Single Electricity Market (I-
SEM) assessed that the I-SEM HLD will best deliver the benefits of European market
integration in terms of:
Security of supply;
Promotion of renewable energy sources;
Establishment of a level playing field in which competition can flourish;
Maximize the efficient use of interconnectors; and
Provision of a sound investment climate that is based upon a stable and predictable
regulatory framework.
I-SEM has the following characteristics:
Preference for a competitive approach that is in the interests of consumers, in
accordance with the statutory duties of the SEM Committee;
Access to all I-SEM market places for participants of all sizes and technologies;
Liquid trading of financial forward contracts for effective hedging of short term
prices, which is particularly important for independent generators and suppliers;
Liquid and transparent centralized short term physical markets that are coupled with
European trading mechanisms, and are exclusive routes to physical scheduling;
Balance responsibility for all participants to ensure that their notifications of
generation or demand best reflect their actual expectations; and
An explicit capacity remuneration mechanism to help deliver secure supplies for consumers
in the all-island market, particularly with increasing variable generation.
Energy Policy
Introduction
Energy is essential to economic activity and quality of life. Having reliable access to energy
supply at competitive prices is crucial to the wellbeing of the general population and the
overall competitiveness of the economy in particular. Any discussion on energy must take
place in the context of energy supply; energy cost; environmental objectives and obligations;
and popular acceptance of energy sources.
Energy Policy and EU Context
Energy policy in Ireland is framed in an EU context. The European Union (EU) is building an
internal market for electricity and gas. The objective of this internal market is to help deliver
energy supplies that are affordable, secure and sustainable. The EU’s Third Energy Package
put in place provisions for the implementation of European Electricity Target Model (EU
Target Model), which is in effect a set of harmonised arrangements for the cross-border
trading of wholesale energy and balancing services across Europe.
EU member states are obliged to comply with the requirements of the EU Target Model. In
Ireland and Northern Ireland, the then Department of Communications, Energy and Natural
Resources (DCENR) and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI)
respectively charged the Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee with responsibility for
developing a new set of wholesale market arrangements.
The objective of the Committee is to seek to ‘maximise benefits for consumers in the short-
term and long-term, while ensuring security of supply and meeting environmental
requirements’.
The SEM Committee on the High Level Design of the Integrated Single Electricity Market (I-
SEM) assessed that the I-SEM HLD will best deliver the benefits of European market
integration in terms of:
Security of supply;
Promotion of renewable energy sources;
Establishment of a level playing field in which competition can flourish;
Maximize the efficient use of interconnectors; and
Provision of a sound investment climate that is based upon a stable and predictable
regulatory framework.
I-SEM has the following characteristics:
Preference for a competitive approach that is in the interests of consumers, in
accordance with the statutory duties of the SEM Committee;
Access to all I-SEM market places for participants of all sizes and technologies;
Liquid trading of financial forward contracts for effective hedging of short term
prices, which is particularly important for independent generators and suppliers;
Liquid and transparent centralized short term physical markets that are coupled with
European trading mechanisms, and are exclusive routes to physical scheduling;
Balance responsibility for all participants to ensure that their notifications of
generation or demand best reflect their actual expectations; and
An explicit capacity remuneration mechanism to help deliver secure supplies for consumers
in the all-island market, particularly with increasing variable generation.
Energy Policy
IntroductionEnergy is essential to economic activity and quality of life. Having reliable access to energysupply at competitive prices is crucial to the wellbeing of the general population and theoverall competitiveness of the economy in particular. Any discussion on energy must takeplace in the context of energy supply; energy cost; environmental objectives and obligations;and popular acceptance of energy sources.
Energy Policy and EU ContextEnergy policy in Ireland is framed in an EU context. The European Union (EU) is building aninternal market for electricity and gas. The objective of this internal market is to help deliverenergy supplies that are affordable, secure and sustainable. The EU’s Third Energy Packageput in place provisions for the implementation of European Electricity Target Model (EUTarget Model), which is in effect a set of harmonised arrangements for the cross-bordertrading of wholesale energy and balancing services across Europe.
EU member states are obliged to comply with the requirements of the EU Target Model. InIreland and Northern Ireland, the then Department of Communications, Energy and NaturalResources (DCENR) and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI)respectively charged the Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee with responsibility fordeveloping a new set of wholesale market arrangements.
The objective of the Committee is to seek to ‘maximise benefits for consumers in the short-terrn and long-term, while ensuring security of supply and meeting environmentalrequirements ’ .
The SEM Committee on the High Level Design of the Integrated Single Electricity Market (1-SEM) assessed that the I-SEM HLD will best deliver the benefits of European marketintegration in terms of:Security of supply;
0 Promotion of renewable energy sources;0 Establishment of a level playing field in which competition can flourish;o Maximize the efficient use of interconnectors; and0 Provision of a sound investment climate that is based upon a stable and predictable
regulatory framework.
I-SEM has the following characteristics:
0 Preference for a competitive approach that is in the interests of consumers, inaccordance with the statutory duties of the SEM Committee;
0 Access to all I-SEM market places for participants of all sizes and technologies;0 Liquid trading of financial forward contracts for effective hedging of short term
prices, which is particularly important for independent generators and suppliers;0 Liquid and transparent centralized short term physical markets that are coupled with
European trading mechanisms, and are exclusive routes to physical scheduling;0 Balance responsibility for all participants to ensure that their notifications of
generation or demand best reflect their actual expectations; andAn explicit capacity remuneration mechanism to help deliver secure supplies for consumersin the all-island market, particularly with increasing variable generation.
Energy Policy
IntroductionEnergy is essential to economic activity and quality of life. Having reliable access to energysupply at competitive prices is crucial to the wellbeing of the general population and theoverall competitiveness of the economy in particular. Any discussion on energy must takeplace in the context of energy supply; energy cost; environmental objectives and obligations;and popular acceptance of energy sources.
Energy Policy and EU ContextEnergy policy in Ireland is framed in an EU context. The European Union (EU) is building aninternal market for electricity and gas. The objective of this internal market is to help deliverenergy supplies that are affordable, secure and sustainable. The EU’s Third Energy Packageput in place provisions for the implementation of European Electricity Target Model (EUTarget Model), which is in effect a set of harmonised arrangements for the cross-bordertrading of wholesale energy and balancing services across Europe.
EU member states are obliged to comply with the requirements of the EU Target Model. InIreland and Northern Ireland, the then Department of Communications, Energy and NaturalResources (DCENR) and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI)respectively charged the Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee with responsibility fordeveloping a new set of wholesale market arrangements.
The objective of the Committee is to seek to ‘maximise benefits for consumers in the short-terrn and long-term, while ensuring security of supply and meeting environmentalrequirements’.
The SEM Committee on the High Level Design of the Integrated Single Electricity Market (1-SEM) assessed that the I-SEM HLD will best deliver the benefits of European marketintegration in terms of:Security of supply;
0 Promotion of renewable energy sources;0 Establishment of a level playing field in which competition can flourish;o Maximize the efficient use of interconnectors; and0 Provision of a sound investment climate that is based upon a stable and predictable
regulatory framework.
I-SEM has the following characteristics:
0 Preference for a competitive approach that is in the interests of consumers, inaccordance with the statutory duties of the SEM Committee;
0 Access to all I—SEM market places for participants of all sizes and technologies;0 Liquid trading of financial forward contracts for effective hedging of short term
prices, which is particularly important for independent generators and suppliers;0 Liquid and transparent centralized short term physical markets that are coupled with
European trading mechanisms, and are exclusive routes to physical scheduling;0 Balance responsibility for all participants to ensure that their notifications of
generation or demand best reflect their actual expectations; andAn explicit capacity remuneration mechanism to help deliver secure supplies for consumersin the all-island market, particularly with increasing variable generation.
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Energy Policy and the Irish Context
In 2014, Ireland was 85% energy import dependent. The cost of all energy imports into the
country totalled €5.7 billion. Fossil fuels accounted for 90% of all energy used in the country.
The DCENR (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) in 2014
outlined its vision for energy policy in Ireland:
‘The overarching objective of the Government’s energy policy is to ensure secure and
sustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. The development of
Ireland’s renewable energy resources is critical for the achievement of each element of this
objective. The recently published Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland recognizes the
important role energy security; sustainability and competitiveness play in driving economic
activity. Cost-effective harnessing of sustainable, indigenous renewable energy resources is
crucial to reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, improving our national
competitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and delivering jobs and growth in the
green economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those of EU energy policy, reflecting
the common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe, in decarbonizing our
energy systems.’
Under EU Directive, Ireland is obliged to reach a target of 16% of all energy consumed in the
State coming from renewable sources by 2020. Similar targets are also in place for most other
EU states. It is intended that Ireland’s 16% energy target from renewable sources will be met
by delivering the following:
RES-E: Renewable Electricity Target of 40% of our electricity in 2020 from
renewable sources;
RES-H: 12% of our heat in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources; and
RES-T: 10% of our transport in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources.
In 2014, SEAI estimates that Ireland was just over half way towards achieving these targets,
with renewables accounting for 8.6% of energy consumed. This is up from 2.3% in 1990.
Between 1990 and 2014, electricity generated from renewable energy sources has increased
from 4.9% to 22.7%; renewable heat accounted for 6.6% of all thermal energy in 2014; while
renewable transport energy (biofuels) accounted for 5.2% of road and rail transport.
There is a general acceptance amongst stakeholders that the Renewable Heat and Renewable
Transport aspects of the overall 16% target will be difficult to achieve. The DCENR admits
that achieving the anticipated renewable energy usage in the three energy sectors will be
challenging, with renewable heat being particularly so. The SEAI (Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland) estimates that current policies will not deliver the 12% renewable
energy in the heat sector by 2020. It estimates that the shortfall will be in the region of 2 to 4
percentage points of the 12%, which would represent about 1 to 2 percentage points in terms
of the overall national target of 2%. If these targets are not achieved it is likely that Ireland
will be subjected to EU fines.
In 2014, renewable electricity represented 1 in every 5 units of electricity produced in
Ireland, with 93% of this total coming from wind energy. Wind energy will therefore play a
key role in achieving the RES-E 40% target which represents almost half of the overall 16%
target. Wind energy is clean and cheap to produce; it will reduce our dependence on imported
Energy Policy and the Irish Context
In 2014, Ireland was 85% energy import dependent. The cost of all energy imports into the
country totalled €5.7 billion. Fossil fuels accounted for 90% of all energy used in the country.
The DCENR (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) in 2014
outlined its vision for energy policy in Ireland:
‘The overarching objective of the Government’s energy policy is to ensure secure and
sustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. The development of
Ireland’s renewable energy resources is critical for the achievement of each element of this
objective. The recently published Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland recognizes the
important role energy security; sustainability and competitiveness play in driving economic
activity. Cost-effective harnessing of sustainable, indigenous renewable energy resources is
crucial to reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, improving our national
competitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and delivering jobs and growth in the
green economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those of EU energy policy, reflecting
the common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe, in decarbonizing our
energy systems.’
Under EU Directive, Ireland is obliged to reach a target of 16% of all energy consumed in the
State coming from renewable sources by 2020. Similar targets are also in place for most other
EU states. It is intended that Ireland’s 16% energy target from renewable sources will be met
by delivering the following:
RES-E: Renewable Electricity Target of 40% of our electricity in 2020 from
renewable sources;
RES-H: 12% of our heat in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources; and
RES-T: 10% of our transport in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources.
In 2014, SEAI estimates that Ireland was just over half way towards achieving these targets,
with renewables accounting for 8.6% of energy consumed. This is up from 2.3% in 1990.
Between 1990 and 2014, electricity generated from renewable energy sources has increased
from 4.9% to 22.7%; renewable heat accounted for 6.6% of all thermal energy in 2014; while
renewable transport energy (biofuels) accounted for 5.2% of road and rail transport.
There is a general acceptance amongst stakeholders that the Renewable Heat and Renewable
Transport aspects of the overall 16% target will be difficult to achieve. The DCENR admits
that achieving the anticipated renewable energy usage in the three energy sectors will be
challenging, with renewable heat being particularly so. The SEAI (Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland) estimates that current policies will not deliver the 12% renewable
energy in the heat sector by 2020. It estimates that the shortfall will be in the region of 2 to 4
percentage points of the 12%, which would represent about 1 to 2 percentage points in terms
of the overall national target of 2%. If these targets are not achieved it is likely that Ireland
will be subjected to EU fines.
In 2014, renewable electricity represented 1 in every 5 units of electricity produced in
Ireland, with 93% of this total coming from wind energy. Wind energy will therefore play a
key role in achieving the RES-E 40% target which represents almost half of the overall 16%
target. Wind energy is clean and cheap to produce; it will reduce our dependence on imported
Energy Policy and the Irish Context
In 2014, Ireland was 85% energy import dependent. The cost of all energy imports into thecountry totalled €5.7 billion. Fossil fuels accounted for 90% of all energy used in the country.
The DCENR (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) in 2014outlined its vision for energy policy in Ireland:
‘The overarching objective of the Government’s energy policy is to ensure secure andsustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. The development ofIreland’s renewable energy resources is critical for the achievement of each element of thisobjective. The recently published Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland recognizes theimportant role energy security; sustainability and competitiveness play in driving economicactivity. Cost-eflective harnessing of sustainable, indigenous renewable energy resources iscrucial to reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, improving our nationalcompetitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and deliveringjobs and growth in thegreen economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those ofEU energy policy, reflectingthe common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe, in decarbonizing ourenergy systems. ’
Under EU Directive, Ireland is obliged to reach a target of 16% of all energy consumed in theState coming from renewable sources by 2020. Similar targets are also in place for most otherEU states. It is intended that Ireland’s 16% energy target from renewable sources will be metby delivering the following:
o RES-E: Renewable Electricity Target of 40% of our electricity in 2020 fromrenewable sources;
0 RES-H: 12% of our heat in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources; ando RES-T: 10% of our transport in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources.
In 2014, SEAI estimates that Ireland was just over half way towards achieving these targets,with renewables accounting for 8.6% of energy consumed. This is up from 2.3% in 1990.Between 1990 and 2014, electricity generated from renewable energy sources has increasedfrom 4.9% to 22.7%; renewable heat accounted for 6.6% of all thermal energy in 2014; whilerenewable transport energy (biofuels) accounted for 5.2% of road and rail transport.
There is a general acceptance amongst stakeholders that the Renewable Heat and RenewableTransport aspects of the overall 16% target will be difficult to achieve. The DCENR admitsthat achieving the anticipated renewable energy usage in the three energy sectors will bechallenging, with renewable heat being particularly so. The SEAI (Sustainable EnergyAuthority of Ireland) estimates that current policies will not deliver the 12% renewableenergy in the heat sector by 2020. It estimates that the shortfall will be in the region of 2 to 4percentage points of the 12%, which would represent about 1 to 2 percentage points in termsof the overall national target of 2%. If these targets are not achieved it is likely that Irelandwill be subjected to EU fines.
In 2014, renewable electricity represented 1 in every 5 units of electricity produced inIreland, with 93% of this total coming from wind energy. Wind energy will therefore play akey role in achieving the RES-E 40% target which represents almost half of the overall 16%target. Wind energy is clean and cheap to produce; it will reduce our dependence on imported
Energy Policy and the Irish Context
In 2014, Ireland was 85% energy import dependent. The cost of all energy imports into the
country totalled €5.7 billion. Fossil fuels accounted for 90% of all energy used in the country.
The DCENR (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) in 2014
outlined its vision for energy policy in Ireland:
‘The overarching objective of the Government’s energy policy is to ensure secure and
sustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. The development of
Ireland’s renewable energy resources is critical for the achievement of each element of this
objective. The recently published Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland recognizes the
important role energy security; sustainability and competitiveness play in driving economic
activity. Cost-effective harnessing of sustainable, indigenous renewable energy resources is
crucial to reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, improving our national
competitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and delivering jobs and growth in the
green economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those of EU energy policy, reflecting
the common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe, in decarbonizing our
energy systems.’
Under EU Directive, Ireland is obliged to reach a target of 16% of all energy consumed in the
State coming from renewable sources by 2020. Similar targets are also in place for most other
EU states. It is intended that Ireland’s 16% energy target from renewable sources will be met
by delivering the following:
RES-E: Renewable Electricity Target of 40% of our electricity in 2020 from
renewable sources;
RES-H: 12% of our heat in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources; and
RES-T: 10% of our transport in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources.
In 2014, SEAI estimates that Ireland was just over half way towards achieving these targets,
with renewables accounting for 8.6% of energy consumed. This is up from 2.3% in 1990.
Between 1990 and 2014, electricity generated from renewable energy sources has increased
from 4.9% to 22.7%; renewable heat accounted for 6.6% of all thermal energy in 2014; while
renewable transport energy (biofuels) accounted for 5.2% of road and rail transport.
There is a general acceptance amongst stakeholders that the Renewable Heat and Renewable
Transport aspects of the overall 16% target will be difficult to achieve. The DCENR admits
that achieving the anticipated renewable energy usage in the three energy sectors will be
challenging, with renewable heat being particularly so. The SEAI (Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland) estimates that current policies will not deliver the 12% renewable
energy in the heat sector by 2020. It estimates that the shortfall will be in the region of 2 to 4
percentage points of the 12%, which would represent about 1 to 2 percentage points in terms
of the overall national target of 2%. If these targets are not achieved it is likely that Ireland
will be subjected to EU fines.
In 2014, renewable electricity represented 1 in every 5 units of electricity produced in
Ireland, with 93% of this total coming from wind energy. Wind energy will therefore play a
key role in achieving the RES-E 40% target which represents almost half of the overall 16%
target. Wind energy is clean and cheap to produce; it will reduce our dependence on imported
Energy Policy and the Irish Context
In 2014, Ireland was 85% energy import dependent. The cost of all energy imports into the
country totalled €5.7 billion. Fossil fuels accounted for 90% of all energy used in the country.
The DCENR (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) in 2014
outlined its vision for energy policy in Ireland:
‘The overarching objective of the Government’s energy policy is to ensure secure and
sustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. The development of
Ireland’s renewable energy resources is critical for the achievement of each element of this
objective. The recently published Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland recognizes the
important role energy security; sustainability and competitiveness play in driving economic
activity. Cost-effective harnessing of sustainable, indigenous renewable energy resources is
crucial to reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, improving our national
competitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and delivering jobs and growth in the
green economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those of EU energy policy, reflecting
the common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe, in decarbonizing our
energy systems.’
Under EU Directive, Ireland is obliged to reach a target of 16% of all energy consumed in the
State coming from renewable sources by 2020. Similar targets are also in place for most other
EU states. It is intended that Ireland’s 16% energy target from renewable sources will be met
by delivering the following:
RES-E: Renewable Electricity Target of 40% of our electricity in 2020 from
renewable sources;
RES-H: 12% of our heat in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources; and
RES-T: 10% of our transport in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources.
In 2014, SEAI estimates that Ireland was just over half way towards achieving these targets,
with renewables accounting for 8.6% of energy consumed. This is up from 2.3% in 1990.
Between 1990 and 2014, electricity generated from renewable energy sources has increased
from 4.9% to 22.7%; renewable heat accounted for 6.6% of all thermal energy in 2014; while
renewable transport energy (biofuels) accounted for 5.2% of road and rail transport.
There is a general acceptance amongst stakeholders that the Renewable Heat and Renewable
Transport aspects of the overall 16% target will be difficult to achieve. The DCENR admits
that achieving the anticipated renewable energy usage in the three energy sectors will be
challenging, with renewable heat being particularly so. The SEAI (Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland) estimates that current policies will not deliver the 12% renewable
energy in the heat sector by 2020. It estimates that the shortfall will be in the region of 2 to 4
percentage points of the 12%, which would represent about 1 to 2 percentage points in terms
of the overall national target of 2%. If these targets are not achieved it is likely that Ireland
will be subjected to EU fines.
In 2014, renewable electricity represented 1 in every 5 units of electricity produced in
Ireland, with 93% of this total coming from wind energy. Wind energy will therefore play a
key role in achieving the RES-E 40% target which represents almost half of the overall 16%
target. Wind energy is clean and cheap to produce; it will reduce our dependence on imported
Energy Policy and the Irish Context
In 2014, Ireland was 85% energy import dependent. The cost of all energy imports into thecountry totalled €5.7 billion. Fossil fuels accounted for 90% of all energy used in the country.
The DCENR (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) in 2014outlined its vision for energy policy in Ireland:
‘The overarching objective of the Government’s energy policy is to ensure secure andsustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. The development ofIreland’s renewable energy resources is critical for the achievement of each element of thisobjective. The recently published Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland recognizes theimportant role energy security; sustainability and competitiveness play in driving economicactivity. Cost-eflective harnessing of sustainable, indigenous renewable energy resources iscrucial to reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, improving our nationalcompetitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and deliveringjobs and growth in thegreen economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those ofEU energy policy, reflectingthe common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe, in decarbonizing ourenergy systems. ’
Under EU Directive, Ireland is obliged to reach a target of 16% of all energy consumed in theState coming from renewable sources by 2020. Similar targets are also in place for most otherEU states. It is intended that Ireland’s 16% energy target from renewable sources will be metby delivering the following:
o RES-E: Renewable Electricity Target of 40% of our electricity in 2020 fromrenewable sources;
0 RES-H: 12% of our heat in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources; ando RES-T: 10% of our transport in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources.
In 2014, SEAI estimates that Ireland was just over half way towards achieving these targets,with renewables accounting for 8.6% of energy consumed. This is up from 2.3% in 1990.Between 1990 and 2014, electricity generated from renewable energy sources has increasedfrom 4.9% to 22.7%; renewable heat accounted for 6.6% of all thermal energy in 2014; whilerenewable transport energy (biofuels) accounted for 5.2% of road and rail transport.
There is a general acceptance amongst stakeholders that the Renewable Heat and RenewableTransport aspects of the overall 16% target will be difficult to achieve. The DCENR admitsthat achieving the anticipated renewable energy usage in the three energy sectors will bechallenging, with renewable heat being particularly so. The SEAI (Sustainable EnergyAuthority of Ireland) estimates that current policies will not deliver the 12% renewableenergy in the heat sector by 2020. It estimates that the shortfall will be in the region of 2 to 4percentage points of the 12%, which would represent about 1 to 2 percentage points in termsof the overall national target of 2%. If these targets are not achieved it is likely that Irelandwill be subjected to EU fines.
In 2014, renewable electricity represented 1 in every 5 units of electricity produced inIreland, with 93% of this total coming from wind energy. Wind energy will therefore play akey role in achieving the RES-E 40% target which represents almost half of the overall 16%target. Wind energy is clean and cheap to produce; it will reduce our dependence on imported
Energy Policy and the Irish Context
In 2014, Ireland was 85% energy import dependent. The cost of all energy imports into thecountry totalled €5 .7 billion. Fossil fuels accounted for 90% of all energy used in the country.
The DCENR (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) in 2014outlined its vision for energy policy in Ireland:
‘The overarching objective of the Government’s energy policy is to ensure secure andsustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. The development ofIreland ’s renewable energy resources is critical for the achievement of each element of thisobjective. The recently published Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland recognizes theimportant role energy security; sustainability and competitiveness play in driving economicactivity. Cost-efi’ective harnessing of sustainable, indigenous renewable energy resources iscrucial to reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, improving our nationalcompetitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and deliveringjobs and growth in thegreen economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those ofEU energy policy, reflectingthe common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe, in decarbonizing ourenergy systems. ’
Under EU Directive, Ireland is obliged to reach a target of 16% of all energy consumed in theState coming from renewable sources by 2020. Similar targets are also in place for most otherEU states. It is intended that Ireland’s 16% energy target from renewable sources will be metby delivering the following:
o RES-E: Renewable Electricity Target of 40% of our electricity in 2020 fromrenewable sources;
0 RES-H: 12% of our heat in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources; ando RES-T: 10% of our transport in 2020 to be provided from renewable sources.
In 2014, SEAI estimates that Ireland was just over half way towards achieving these targets,with renewables accounting for 8.6% of energy consumed. This is up from 2.3% in 1990.Between 1990 and 2014, electricity generated from renewable energy sources has increasedfrom 4.9% to 22.7%; renewable heat accounted for 6.6% of all thermal energy in 2014; whilerenewable transport energy (biofuels) accounted for 5.2% of road and rail transport.
There is a general acceptance amongst stakeholders that the Renewable Heat and RenewableTransport aspects of the overall 16% target will be difficult to achieve. The DCENR admitsthat achieving the anticipated renewable energy usage in the three energy sectors will bechallenging, with renewable heat being particularly so. The SEAI (Sustainable EnergyAuthority of Ireland) estimates that current policies will not deliver the 12% renewableenergy in the heat sector by 2020. It estimates that the shortfall will be in the region of 2 to 4percentage points of the 12%, which would represent about 1 to 2 percentage points in termsof the overall national target of 2%. If these targets are not achieved it is likely that Irelandwill be subjected to EU fines.
In 2014, renewable electricity represented 1 in every 5 units of electricity produced inIreland, with 93% of this total coming from wind energy. Wind energy will therefore play akey role in achieving the RES-E 40% target which represents almost half of the overall 16%target. Wind energy is clean and cheap to produce; it will reduce our dependence on imported
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fossil fuels, which stands at a heavy 90%; its development will make a significant national
and local economic contribution; and Ireland has an abundance of the wind resource.
The Proposed Flexible Grange Power Plant
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at
Grange Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to
run at times when electricity demand is high as well as supporting increased levels of
intermittent wind and solar generation on the system. The proposed plant will be able to
balance the output fluctuations inherent in wind and solar power generation. The highly
flexible nature of this type of plant and its capability to rapidly follow intermittent power
fluctuations has resulted in it being termed ‘the wind-chasing plant’ in the US.
The proposed power plant, which is one of the most efficient available, will provide the
flexibility to facilitate the connection of further renewable energy onto the system and hence
will be a significant contributor to fighting climate change and enabling Ireland achieve its
emissions targets. Furthermore it will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and
peat burning plants that are adding to Ireland’s GHG emissions.
The Grange project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW gross electrical output,
possesses a whole range of flexible plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event. The high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the ability to
bring on engines on line incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be at
or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. This is in sharp contrast to an OCGT (open cycle
gas turbine) peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30% to 50% part load
resulting in very low efficiency and high emissions output.
This gas engine flexible plant will enable the System Operator to balance fluctuations on the
power grid and thus ensure that the required voltage and frequency is maintained, thereby
allowing additional intermittent generator connections. It also meets the objective of
increasing efficiency.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and
will contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in
accordance with the National Spatial Strategy. It is the policy of South Dublin County
Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in
accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be utilised by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
further positive environmental aspect of the project.
The main strategic goal of the proposed power plant is to ensure that the demand for
electricity can be met. This requires the development of additional fast flexible generation
plant. The proposed fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for
additional generating capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind and
solar energy coming on stream and thus help to combat climate change.
fossil fuels, which stands at a heavy 90%; its development will make a significant national
and local economic contribution; and Ireland has an abundance of the wind resource.
The Proposed Flexible Grange Power Plant
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at
Grange Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to
run at times when electricity demand is high as well as supporting increased levels of
intermittent wind and solar generation on the system. The proposed plant will be able to
balance the output fluctuations inherent in wind and solar power generation. The highly
flexible nature of this type of plant and its capability to rapidly follow intermittent power
fluctuations has resulted in it being termed ‘the wind-chasing plant’ in the US.
The proposed power plant, which is one of the most efficient available, will provide the
flexibility to facilitate the connection of further renewable energy onto the system and hence
will be a significant contributor to fighting climate change and enabling Ireland achieve its
emissions targets. Furthermore it will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and
peat burning plants that are adding to Ireland’s GHG emissions.
The Grange project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW gross electrical output,
possesses a whole range of flexible plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event. The high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the ability to
bring on engines on line incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be at
or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. This is in sharp contrast to an OCGT (open cycle
gas turbine) peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30% to 50% part load
resulting in very low efficiency and high emissions output.
This gas engine flexible plant will enable the System Operator to balance fluctuations on the
power grid and thus ensure that the required voltage and frequency is maintained, thereby
allowing additional intermittent generator connections. It also meets the objective of
increasing efficiency.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and
will contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in
accordance with the National Spatial Strategy. It is the policy of South Dublin County
Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in
accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be utilised by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
further positive environmental aspect of the project.
The main strategic goal of the proposed power plant is to ensure that the demand for
electricity can be met. This requires the development of additional fast flexible generation
plant. The proposed fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for
additional generating capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind and
solar energy coming on stream and thus help to combat climate change.
fossil fuels, which stands at a heavy 90%; its development will make a significant nationaland local economic contribution; and Ireland has an abundance of the wind resource.
The Proposed Flexible Grange Power Plant
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant atGrange Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed torun at times when electricity demand is high as well as supporting increased levels ofintermittent wind and solar generation on the system. The proposed plant will be able tobalance the output fluctuations inherent in wind and solar power generation. The highlyflexible nature of this type of plant and its capability to rapidly follow intermittent powerfluctuations has resulted in it being termed ‘the wind-chasing plant’ in the US.
The proposed power plant, which is one of the most efficient available, will provide theflexibility to facilitate the connection of further renewable energy onto the system and hencewill be a significant contributor to fighting climate change and enabling Ireland achieve itsemissions targets. Furthermore it will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal andpeat burning plants that are adding to Ireland’s GHG emissions.
The Grange project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW gross electrical output,possesses a whole range of flexible plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start,short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapidrecovery post-event. The high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the ability tobring on engines on line incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be ator close to full load (maximum) efficiency. This is in sharp contrast to an OCGT (open cyclegas turbine) peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30% to 50% part loadresulting in very low efficiency and high emissions output.
This gas engine flexible plant will enable the System Operator to balance fluctuations on thepower grid and thus ensure that the required voltage and frequency is maintained, therebyallowing additional intermittent generator connections. It also meets the objective ofincreasing efficiency.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area andwill contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus inaccordance with the National Spatial Strategy. It is the policy of South Dublin CountyCouncil to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the impacts ofclimate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered inaccordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not berequired at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be utilised by nearbysites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is afurther positive environmental aspect of the project.
The main strategic goal of the proposed power plant is to ensure that the demand forelectricity can be met. This requires the development of additional fast flexible generationplant. The proposed fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand foradditional generating capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind andsolar energy coming on stream and thus help to combat climate change.
fossil fuels, which stands at a heavy 90%; its development will make a significant national
and local economic contribution; and Ireland has an abundance of the wind resource.
The Proposed Flexible Grange Power Plant
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at
Grange Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to
run at times when electricity demand is high as well as supporting increased levels of
intermittent wind and solar generation on the system. The proposed plant will be able to
balance the output fluctuations inherent in wind and solar power generation. The highly
flexible nature of this type of plant and its capability to rapidly follow intermittent power
fluctuations has resulted in it being termed ‘the wind-chasing plant’ in the US.
The proposed power plant, which is one of the most efficient available, will provide the
flexibility to facilitate the connection of further renewable energy onto the system and hence
will be a significant contributor to fighting climate change and enabling Ireland achieve its
emissions targets. Furthermore it will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and
peat burning plants that are adding to Ireland’s GHG emissions.
The Grange project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW gross electrical output,
possesses a whole range of flexible plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event. The high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the ability to
bring on engines on line incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be at
or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. This is in sharp contrast to an OCGT (open cycle
gas turbine) peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30% to 50% part load
resulting in very low efficiency and high emissions output.
This gas engine flexible plant will enable the System Operator to balance fluctuations on the
power grid and thus ensure that the required voltage and frequency is maintained, thereby
allowing additional intermittent generator connections. It also meets the objective of
increasing efficiency.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and
will contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in
accordance with the National Spatial Strategy. It is the policy of South Dublin County
Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in
accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be utilised by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
further positive environmental aspect of the project.
The main strategic goal of the proposed power plant is to ensure that the demand for
electricity can be met. This requires the development of additional fast flexible generation
plant. The proposed fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for
additional generating capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind and
solar energy coming on stream and thus help to combat climate change.
fossil fuels, which stands at a heavy 90%; its development will make a significant national
and local economic contribution; and Ireland has an abundance of the wind resource.
The Proposed Flexible Grange Power Plant
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant at
Grange Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed to
run at times when electricity demand is high as well as supporting increased levels of
intermittent wind and solar generation on the system. The proposed plant will be able to
balance the output fluctuations inherent in wind and solar power generation. The highly
flexible nature of this type of plant and its capability to rapidly follow intermittent power
fluctuations has resulted in it being termed ‘the wind-chasing plant’ in the US.
The proposed power plant, which is one of the most efficient available, will provide the
flexibility to facilitate the connection of further renewable energy onto the system and hence
will be a significant contributor to fighting climate change and enabling Ireland achieve its
emissions targets. Furthermore it will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal and
peat burning plants that are adding to Ireland’s GHG emissions.
The Grange project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW gross electrical output,
possesses a whole range of flexible plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event. The high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the ability to
bring on engines on line incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be at
or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. This is in sharp contrast to an OCGT (open cycle
gas turbine) peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30% to 50% part load
resulting in very low efficiency and high emissions output.
This gas engine flexible plant will enable the System Operator to balance fluctuations on the
power grid and thus ensure that the required voltage and frequency is maintained, thereby
allowing additional intermittent generator connections. It also meets the objective of
increasing efficiency.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area and
will contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus in
accordance with the National Spatial Strategy. It is the policy of South Dublin County
Council to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in
accordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not be
required at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be utilised by nearby
sites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a
further positive environmental aspect of the project.
The main strategic goal of the proposed power plant is to ensure that the demand for
electricity can be met. This requires the development of additional fast flexible generation
plant. The proposed fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand for
additional generating capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind and
solar energy coming on stream and thus help to combat climate change.
fossil fuels, which stands at a heavy 90%; its development will make a significant nationaland local economic contribution; and Ireland has an abundance of the wind resource.
The Proposed Flexible Grange Power Plant
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant atGrange Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed torun at times when electricity demand is high as well as supporting increased levels ofintermittent wind and solar generation on the system. The proposed plant will be able tobalance the output fluctuations inherent in wind and solar power generation. The highlyflexible nature of this type of plant and its capability to rapidly follow intermittent powerfluctuations has resulted in it being termed ‘the wind-chasing plant’ in the US.
The proposed power plant, which is one of the most efficient available, will provide theflexibility to facilitate the connection of further renewable energy onto the system and hencewill be a significant contributor to fighting climate change and enabling Ireland achieve itsemissions targets. Furthermore it will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal andpeat burning plants that are adding to Ireland’s GHG emissions.
The Grange project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW gross electrical output,possesses a whole range of flexible plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start,short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapidrecovery post-event. The high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the ability tobring on engines on line incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be ator close to full load (maximum) efficiency. This is in sharp contrast to an OCGT (open cyclegas turbine) peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30% to 50% part loadresulting in very low efficiency and high emissions output.
This gas engine flexible plant will enable the System Operator to balance fluctuations on thepower grid and thus ensure that the required voltage and frequency is maintained, therebyallowing additional intermittent generator connections. It also meets the objective ofincreasing efficiency.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area andwill contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus inaccordance with the National Spatial Strategy. It is the policy of South Dublin CountyCouncil to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the impacts ofclimate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered inaccordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not berequired at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be utilised by nearbysites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is afurther positive environmental aspect of the project.
The main strategic goal of the proposed power plant is to ensure that the demand forelectricity can be met. This requires the development of additional fast flexible generationplant. The proposed fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand foradditional generating capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind andsolar energy coming on stream and thus help to combat climate change.
fossil fuels, which stands at a heavy 90%; its development will make a significant nationaland local economic contribution; and Ireland has an abundance of the wind resource.
The Proposed Flexible Grange Power Plant
Grange Backup Power Ltd is proposing to construct a 96 MW dual fuel fired power plant atGrange Castle Business Park. It will be a so-called “Fast Flexible” plant which is designed torun at times when electricity demand is high as well as supporting increased levels ofintermittent wind and solar generation on the system. The proposed plant will be able tobalance the output fluctuations inherent in wind and solar power generation. The highlyflexible nature of this type of plant and its capability to rapidly follow intermittent powerfluctuations has resulted in it being termed ‘the wind-chasing plant’ in the US.
The proposed power plant, which is one of the most efficient available, will provide theflexibility to facilitate the connection of further renewable energy onto the system and hencewill be a significant contributor to fighting climate change and enabling Ireland achieve itsemissions targets. Furthermore it will allow the retirement of older, more polluting coal andpeat burning plants that are adding to Ireland’s GHG emissions.
The Grange project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW gross electrical output,possesses a whole range of flexible plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start,short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapidrecovery post-event. The high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the ability tobring on engines on line incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be ator close to full load (maximum) efficiency. This is in sharp contrast to an OCGT (open cyclegas turbine) peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30% to 50% part loadresulting in very low efficiency and high emissions output.
This gas engine flexible plant will enable the System Operator to balance fluctuations on thepower grid and thus ensure that the required voltage and frequency is maintained, therebyallowing additional intermittent generator connections. It also meets the objective ofincreasing efficiency.
The proposed power plant will underpin the further development of the Dublin Area andwill contribute to a security of competitive energy supply. The proposal is thus inaccordance with the National Spatial Strategy. It is the policy of South Dublin CountyCouncil to ensure that new development is designed to take account of the impacts ofclimate change, and that energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered inaccordance with national building regulations, policy and guidelines.
Waste heat will be generated within the main building of the proposed facility and will not berequired at the site. Therefore there is potential for this un-used heat to be utilised by nearbysites or potentially by existing or future developed residential dwellings in the area. This is afurther positive environmental aspect of the project.
The main strategic goal of the proposed power plant is to ensure that the demand forelectricity can be met. This requires the development of additional fast flexible generationplant. The proposed fast flexible power plant will assist in meeting the stated demand foradditional generating capacity. The development will also support the increase in wind andsolar energy coming on stream and thus help to combat climate change.
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Site Selection for Flexible Power Plant
Selecting a suitable site for a thermal power plant is vital for its long term efficiency and
commercial viability. It may not be possible to get everything which is desirable at a single
place but still the location should contain an optimum mix of the requirements for the settings
to be feasible for long term economic justification of the plant.
Selection Criteria Employed
The criteria employed in evaluating the suitability of the above sites included:
Industrial lands zoning
Adjacent to transmission gas network with available capacity
Proximity to and strength of the nearest electricity transmission node
Available transmission capacity at that node (Firm Access Quantity - FAQ)
Adjacent to demand load (e.g. large urban area or high industrial demand)
Capability of enhancing voltage control and power quality to adjacent load demand
Waste water services and cooling water
Large number of sites examined
In selecting a site for a proposed flexible plant a large number of sites were identified, studied
and inspected including Dunstown Co. Kildare, Woodland Co. Meath, Flagford Co.
Roscommon, Cashla Co. Galway, Maynooth Co Kildare, Claremorris Co Mayo, Waterford
City, Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim, Tandragee Co. Armagh, Herdman Channel area
Belfast and Grange Castle in South Dublin. When all of these were considered the Grange
Castle site came out on top by a considerable margin.
Many of the sites were ruled out on the basis of failing to meet even the minimum criteria, for
example:
Flagford was eliminated due to no natural gas network and very little spare
transmission capacity.
Claremorris was ruled out on the basis of no suitable zoned lands available and poor
transmission connection/weak node.
Dunstown was eliminated due to lack of a suitable zoned site.
Maynooth was ruled out on the basis of no transmission gas network nearby.
Waterford site was eliminated due to lack of electrical grid capacity.
In contrast to the above, Grange Castle Business Park satisfied almost every criteria namely it
is adjacent to both electricity and gas transmission networks and also to a significant load
demand, additionally there is spare capacity in both electricity and gas transmission networks,
and there is industrially zoned available. For these reasons the site in Grange Castle Business
Park came on top by a sizeable margin.
Site Selection for Flexible Power Plant
Selecting a suitable site for a thermal power plant is vital for its long term efficiency and
commercial viability. It may not be possible to get everything which is desirable at a single
place but still the location should contain an optimum mix of the requirements for the settings
to be feasible for long term economic justification of the plant.
Selection Criteria Employed
The criteria employed in evaluating the suitability of the above sites included:
Industrial lands zoning
Adjacent to transmission gas network with available capacity
Proximity to and strength of the nearest electricity transmission node
Available transmission capacity at that node (Firm Access Quantity - FAQ)
Adjacent to demand load (e.g. large urban area or high industrial demand)
Capability of enhancing voltage control and power quality to adjacent load demand
Waste water services and cooling water
Large number of sites examined
In selecting a site for a proposed flexible plant a large number of sites were identified, studied
and inspected including Dunstown Co. Kildare, Woodland Co. Meath, Flagford Co.
Roscommon, Cashla Co. Galway, Maynooth Co Kildare, Claremorris Co Mayo, Waterford
City, Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim, Tandragee Co. Armagh, Herdman Channel area
Belfast and Grange Castle in South Dublin. When all of these were considered the Grange
Castle site came out on top by a considerable margin.
Many of the sites were ruled out on the basis of failing to meet even the minimum criteria, for
example:
Flagford was eliminated due to no natural gas network and very little spare
transmission capacity.
Claremorris was ruled out on the basis of no suitable zoned lands available and poor
transmission connection/weak node.
Dunstown was eliminated due to lack of a suitable zoned site.
Maynooth was ruled out on the basis of no transmission gas network nearby.
Waterford site was eliminated due to lack of electrical grid capacity.
In contrast to the above, Grange Castle Business Park satisfied almost every criteria namely it
is adjacent to both electricity and gas transmission networks and also to a significant load
demand, additionally there is spare capacity in both electricity and gas transmission networks,
and there is industrially zoned available. For these reasons the site in Grange Castle Business
Park came on top by a sizeable margin.
Site Selection for Flexible Power PlantSelecting a suitable site for a thermal power plant is vital for its long term efficiency andcommercial viability. It may not be possible to get everything which is desirable at a singleplace but still the location should contain an optimum mix of the requirements for the settingsto be feasible for long term economic justification of the plant.
Selection Criteria EmployedThe criteria employed in evaluating the suitability of the above sites included:
Industrial lands zoningAdjacent to transmission gas network with available capacityProximity to and strength of the nearest electricity transmission nodeAvailable transmission capacity at that node (Firm Access Quantity - FAQ)Adjacent to demand load (e.g. large urban area or high industrial demand)Capability of enhancing voltage control and power quality to adjacent load demandWaste water services and cooling water
Large number of sites examinedIn selecting a site for a proposed flexible plant a large number of sites were identified, studiedand inspected including Dunstown Co. Kildare, Woodland Co. Meath, Flagford Co.Roscommon, Cashla Co. Galway, Maynooth Co Kildare, Claremorris Co Mayo, WaterfordCity, Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim, Tandragee Co. Armagh, Herdman Channel areaBelfast and Grange Castle in South Dublin. When all of these were considered the GrangeCastle site came out on top by a considerable margin.
Many of the sites were ruled out on the basis of failing to meet even the minimum criteria, forexample:
0 Flagford was eliminated due to no natural gas network and very little sparetransmission capacity.
0 Claremorris was ruled out on the basis of no suitable zoned lands available and poortransmission connection/weak node.
0 Dunstown was eliminated due to lack of a suitable zoned site.
0 Maynooth was ruled out on the basis of no transmission gas network nearby.
o Waterford site was eliminated due to lack of electrical grid capacity.
In contrast to the above, Grange Castle Business Park satisfied almost every criteria namely itis adjacent to both electricity and gas transmission networks and also to a significant loaddemand, additionally there is spare capacity in both electricity and gas transmission networks,and there is industrially zoned available. For these reasons the site in Grange Castle BusinessPark came on top by a sizeable margin.
Site Selection for Flexible Power Plant
Selecting a suitable site for a thermal power plant is vital for its long term efficiency and
commercial viability. It may not be possible to get everything which is desirable at a single
place but still the location should contain an optimum mix of the requirements for the settings
to be feasible for long term economic justification of the plant.
Selection Criteria Employed
The criteria employed in evaluating the suitability of the above sites included:
Industrial lands zoning
Adjacent to transmission gas network with available capacity
Proximity to and strength of the nearest electricity transmission node
Available transmission capacity at that node (Firm Access Quantity - FAQ)
Adjacent to demand load (e.g. large urban area or high industrial demand)
Capability of enhancing voltage control and power quality to adjacent load demand
Waste water services and cooling water
Large number of sites examined
In selecting a site for a proposed flexible plant a large number of sites were identified, studied
and inspected including Dunstown Co. Kildare, Woodland Co. Meath, Flagford Co.
Roscommon, Cashla Co. Galway, Maynooth Co Kildare, Claremorris Co Mayo, Waterford
City, Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim, Tandragee Co. Armagh, Herdman Channel area
Belfast and Grange Castle in South Dublin. When all of these were considered the Grange
Castle site came out on top by a considerable margin.
Many of the sites were ruled out on the basis of failing to meet even the minimum criteria, for
example:
Flagford was eliminated due to no natural gas network and very little spare
transmission capacity.
Claremorris was ruled out on the basis of no suitable zoned lands available and poor
transmission connection/weak node.
Dunstown was eliminated due to lack of a suitable zoned site.
Maynooth was ruled out on the basis of no transmission gas network nearby.
Waterford site was eliminated due to lack of electrical grid capacity.
In contrast to the above, Grange Castle Business Park satisfied almost every criteria namely it
is adjacent to both electricity and gas transmission networks and also to a significant load
demand, additionally there is spare capacity in both electricity and gas transmission networks,
and there is industrially zoned available. For these reasons the site in Grange Castle Business
Park came on top by a sizeable margin.
Site Selection for Flexible Power Plant
Selecting a suitable site for a thermal power plant is vital for its long term efficiency and
commercial viability. It may not be possible to get everything which is desirable at a single
place but still the location should contain an optimum mix of the requirements for the settings
to be feasible for long term economic justification of the plant.
Selection Criteria Employed
The criteria employed in evaluating the suitability of the above sites included:
Industrial lands zoning
Adjacent to transmission gas network with available capacity
Proximity to and strength of the nearest electricity transmission node
Available transmission capacity at that node (Firm Access Quantity - FAQ)
Adjacent to demand load (e.g. large urban area or high industrial demand)
Capability of enhancing voltage control and power quality to adjacent load demand
Waste water services and cooling water
Large number of sites examined
In selecting a site for a proposed flexible plant a large number of sites were identified, studied
and inspected including Dunstown Co. Kildare, Woodland Co. Meath, Flagford Co.
Roscommon, Cashla Co. Galway, Maynooth Co Kildare, Claremorris Co Mayo, Waterford
City, Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim, Tandragee Co. Armagh, Herdman Channel area
Belfast and Grange Castle in South Dublin. When all of these were considered the Grange
Castle site came out on top by a considerable margin.
Many of the sites were ruled out on the basis of failing to meet even the minimum criteria, for
example:
Flagford was eliminated due to no natural gas network and very little spare
transmission capacity.
Claremorris was ruled out on the basis of no suitable zoned lands available and poor
transmission connection/weak node.
Dunstown was eliminated due to lack of a suitable zoned site.
Maynooth was ruled out on the basis of no transmission gas network nearby.
Waterford site was eliminated due to lack of electrical grid capacity.
In contrast to the above, Grange Castle Business Park satisfied almost every criteria namely it
is adjacent to both electricity and gas transmission networks and also to a significant load
demand, additionally there is spare capacity in both electricity and gas transmission networks,
and there is industrially zoned available. For these reasons the site in Grange Castle Business
Park came on top by a sizeable margin.
Site Selection for Flexible Power PlantSelecting a suitable site for a thermal power plant is vital for its long term efficiency andcommercial viability. It may not be possible to get everything which is desirable at a singleplace but still the location should contain an optimum mix of the requirements for the settingsto be feasible for long term economic justification of the plant.
Selection Criteria EmployedThe criteria employed in evaluating the suitability of the above sites included:
Industrial lands zoningAdjacent to transmission gas network with available capacityProximity to and strength of the nearest electricity transmission nodeAvailable transmission capacity at that node (Firm Access Quantity - FAQ)Adjacent to demand load (e.g. large urban area or high industrial demand)Capability of enhancing voltage control and power quality to adjacent load demandWaste water services and cooling water
Large number of sites examinedIn selecting a site for a proposed flexible plant a large number of sites were identified, studiedand inspected including Dunstown Co. Kildare, Woodland Co. Meath, Flagford Co.Roscommon, Cashla Co. Galway, Maynooth Co Kildare, Claremorris Co Mayo, WaterfordCity, Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim, Tandragee Co. Armagh, Herdman Channel areaBelfast and Grange Castle in South Dublin. When all of these were considered the GrangeCastle site came out on top by a considerable margin.
Many of the sites were ruled out on the basis of failing to meet even the minimum criteria, forexample:
0 Flagford was eliminated due to no natural gas network and very little sparetransmission capacity.
0 Claremorris was ruled out on the basis of no suitable zoned lands available and poortransmission connection/weak node.
0 Dunstown was eliminated due to lack of a suitable zoned site.
0 Maynooth was ruled out on the basis of no transmission gas network nearby.
o Waterford site was eliminated due to lack of electrical grid capacity.
In contrast to the above, Grange Castle Business Park satisfied almost every criteria namely itis adjacent to both electricity and gas transmission networks and also to a significant loaddemand, additionally there is spare capacity in both electricity and gas transmission networks,and there is industrially zoned available. For these reasons the site in Grange Castle BusinessPark came on top by a sizeable margin.
Site Selection for Flexible Power PlantSelecting a suitable site for a thermal power plant is vital for its long term efficiency andcommercial viability. It may not be possible to get everything which is desirable at a singleplace but still the location should contain an optimum mix of the requirements for the settingsto be feasible for long term economic justification of the plant.
Selection Criteria EmployedThe criteria employed in evaluating the suitability of the above sites included:
Industrial lands zoningAdjacent to transmission gas network with available capacityProximity to and strength of the nearest electricity transmission nodeAvailable transmission capacity at that node (Firm Access Quantity - FAQ)Adjacent to demand load (e.g. large urban area or high industrial demand)Capability of enhancing voltage control and power quality to adjacent load demandWaste water services and cooling water
Large number of sites examinedIn selecting a site for a proposed flexible plant a large number of sites were identified, studiedand inspected including Dunstown Co. Kildare, Woodland Co. Meath, Flagford Co.Roscommon, Cashla Co. Galway, Maynooth Co Kildare, Claremorris Co Mayo, WaterfordCity, Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim, Tandragee Co. Armagh, Herdman Channel areaBelfast and Grange Castle in South Dublin. When all of these were considered the GrangeCastle site came out on top by a considerable margin.
Many of the sites were ruled out on the basis of failing to meet even the minimum criteria, forexample:
0 Flagford was eliminated due to no natural gas network and very little sparetransmission capacity.
0 Claremorris was ruled out on the basis of no suitable zoned lands available and poortransmission connection/weak node.
0 Dunstown was eliminated due to lack of a suitable zoned site.
0 Maynooth was ruled out on the basis of no transmission gas network nearby.
o Waterford site was eliminated due to lack of electrical grid capacity.
In contrast to the above, Grange Castle Business Park satisfied almost every criteria namely itis adjacent to both electricity and gas transmission networks and also to a significant loaddemand, additionally there is spare capacity in both electricity and gas transmission networks,and there is industrially zoned available. For these reasons the site in Grange Castle BusinessPark came on top by a sizeable margin.
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Consistency with CER/EirGrid ITC Programme Results & Electricity Connection
Offers
It is worth noting that the Grange site also came out on top in the CER/EirGrid ITC process
for determining electricity connection offers even though there were more than 6,000 MW in
the queue. This validates the site selection process employed. The CER’s decision and results
were published in Dec 2009 and explained below.
The CER decided in 2008 that, due to the large volume of conventional projects seeking to
connect to the network at that time, reviewing them individually and issuing offers to them
sequentially, as under the old single processing regime, was no longer feasible. Hence the
CER in conjunction with EirGrid carried out an extensive modelling analysis on the 6,000+
MW of conventional applicants in the connection queue at that time; this analysis was termed
the ITC (Incremental Transfer Capability) Programme.
The results of this ITC analysis were published in a CER Direction (09/191), which also set
out detailed criteria for how many of these conventional applicants would receive a
connection offer in tandem with the Gate 3 offer programme (for renewable generators), and
on what basis.
The ITC Programme used transmission capacity assumptions over the period from 2010 to
2025 as derived from the Grid25 strategy. The Programme indicated the scheduled deep/firm
connection dates from 2010 to 2025 for conventional applicants potentially eligible for an
offer, along with Gate 3 renewable projects eligible for an offer, using an application date
order methodology.
The proposed Grange power plant project (termed the Ballymakaily project by EirGrid) came
out on top of the list of all the 6,000+ MW of projects in the queue. This can be seen in the
excerpt below where it was the only conventional project to have full firm access
immediately i.e. from 2010. This confirmed Grange Backup Power’s site selection and
analysis process.
Benefits of Proposed Generating Plant at Grange Castle
1. Introduction to the Grange Backup Power Project
A clean Special Purpose Company, Grange Backup Power Ltd, has been formed to own and
operate the proposed power plant (termed ‘Grange’). The company intends to Build, Own &
Operate a 115 MW peaking power plant at Grange Castle. The company has acquired a
Connection Offer from ESB Networks with a Firm Access Quantity (FAQ) for 115 MW. The
proposed project will be a fast flexible conventional plant, capable of being operated in a
Consistency with CER/EirGrid ITC Programme Results & Electricity Connection
Offers
It is worth noting that the Grange site also came out on top in the CER/EirGrid ITC process
for determining electricity connection offers even though there were more than 6,000 MW in
the queue. This validates the site selection process employed. The CER’s decision and results
were published in Dec 2009 and explained below.
The CER decided in 2008 that, due to the large volume of conventional projects seeking to
connect to the network at that time, reviewing them individually and issuing offers to them
sequentially, as under the old single processing regime, was no longer feasible. Hence the
CER in conjunction with EirGrid carried out an extensive modelling analysis on the 6,000+
MW of conventional applicants in the connection queue at that time; this analysis was termed
the ITC (Incremental Transfer Capability) Programme.
The results of this ITC analysis were published in a CER Direction (09/191), which also set
out detailed criteria for how many of these conventional applicants would receive a
connection offer in tandem with the Gate 3 offer programme (for renewable generators), and
on what basis.
The ITC Programme used transmission capacity assumptions over the period from 2010 to
2025 as derived from the Grid25 strategy. The Programme indicated the scheduled deep/firm
connection dates from 2010 to 2025 for conventional applicants potentially eligible for an
offer, along with Gate 3 renewable projects eligible for an offer, using an application date
order methodology.
The proposed Grange power plant project (termed the Ballymakaily project by EirGrid) came
out on top of the list of all the 6,000+ MW of projects in the queue. This can be seen in the
excerpt below where it was the only conventional project to have full firm access
immediately i.e. from 2010. This confirmed Grange Backup Power’s site selection and
analysis process.
Benefits of Proposed Generating Plant at Grange Castle
1. Introduction to the Grange Backup Power Project
A clean Special Purpose Company, Grange Backup Power Ltd, has been formed to own and
operate the proposed power plant (termed ‘Grange’). The company intends to Build, Own &
Operate a 115 MW peaking power plant at Grange Castle. The company has acquired a
Connection Offer from ESB Networks with a Firm Access Quantity (FAQ) for 115 MW. The
proposed project will be a fast flexible conventional plant, capable of being operated in a
Consistency with CER/EirGrid ITC Programme Results & Electricity ConnectionOffers
It is worth noting that the Grange site also came out on top in the CEIUEirGrid ITC processfor determining electricity connection offers even though there were more than 6,000 MW inthe queue. This validates the site selection process employed. The CER’s decision and resultswere published in Dec 2009 and explained below.
The CER decided in 2008 that, due to the large volume of conventional projects seeking toconnect to the network at that time, reviewing them individually and issuing offers to themsequentially, as under the 01d single processing regime, was no longer feasible. Hence theCER in conjunction with EirGrid carried out an extensive modelling analysis on the 6,000+MW of conventional applicants in the connection queue at that time; this analysis was termedthe ITC (Incremental Transfer Capability) Programme.
The results of this ITC analysis were published in a CER Direction (09/191), which also setout detailed criteria for how many of these conventional applicants would receive aconnection offer in tandem with the Gate 3 offer programme (for renewable generators), andon what basis.
The ITC Programme used transmission capacity assumptions over the period from 2010 to2025 as derived from the Grid25 strategy. The Programme indicated the scheduled deep/firmconnection dates from 2010 to 2025 for conventional applicants potentially eligible for anoffer, along with Gate 3 renewable projects eligible for an offer, using an application dateorder methodology.
The proposed Grange power plant project (termed the Ballymakaily project by EirGrid) cameout on top of the list of all the 6,000+ MW of projects in the queue. This can be seen in theexcerpt below where it was the only conventional project to have full firm accessimmediately i.e. from 2010. This confirmed Grange Backup Power’s site selection andanalysis process.
GATE 3 ITC PROGRAM 2010-2023 FIRM ACCESS QUANTITIES
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Total eligible for a connection oHer under the 'First 500W criterion 137.2 0 0 D 8? 203.2
Benefits of Proposed Generating Plant at Grange Castle
1. Introduction to the Grange Backup Power Project
A clean Special Purpose Company, Grange Backup Power Ltd, has been formed to own andoperate the proposed power plant (termed ‘Grange’). The company intends to Build, Own &Operate a 115 MW peaking power plant at Grange Castle. The company has acquired aConnection Offer from ESB Networks with a Firm Access Quantity (FAQ) for 115 MW. Theproposed project will be a fast flexible conventional plant, capable of being operated in a
Consistency with CER/EirGrid ITC Programme Results & Electricity Connection
Offers
It is worth noting that the Grange site also came out on top in the CER/EirGrid ITC process
for determining electricity connection offers even though there were more than 6,000 MW in
the queue. This validates the site selection process employed. The CER’s decision and results
were published in Dec 2009 and explained below.
The CER decided in 2008 that, due to the large volume of conventional projects seeking to
connect to the network at that time, reviewing them individually and issuing offers to them
sequentially, as under the old single processing regime, was no longer feasible. Hence the
CER in conjunction with EirGrid carried out an extensive modelling analysis on the 6,000+
MW of conventional applicants in the connection queue at that time; this analysis was termed
the ITC (Incremental Transfer Capability) Programme.
The results of this ITC analysis were published in a CER Direction (09/191), which also set
out detailed criteria for how many of these conventional applicants would receive a
connection offer in tandem with the Gate 3 offer programme (for renewable generators), and
on what basis.
The ITC Programme used transmission capacity assumptions over the period from 2010 to
2025 as derived from the Grid25 strategy. The Programme indicated the scheduled deep/firm
connection dates from 2010 to 2025 for conventional applicants potentially eligible for an
offer, along with Gate 3 renewable projects eligible for an offer, using an application date
order methodology.
The proposed Grange power plant project (termed the Ballymakaily project by EirGrid) came
out on top of the list of all the 6,000+ MW of projects in the queue. This can be seen in the
excerpt below where it was the only conventional project to have full firm access
immediately i.e. from 2010. This confirmed Grange Backup Power’s site selection and
analysis process.
Benefits of Proposed Generating Plant at Grange Castle
1. Introduction to the Grange Backup Power Project
A clean Special Purpose Company, Grange Backup Power Ltd, has been formed to own and
operate the proposed power plant (termed ‘Grange’). The company intends to Build, Own &
Operate a 115 MW peaking power plant at Grange Castle. The company has acquired a
Connection Offer from ESB Networks with a Firm Access Quantity (FAQ) for 115 MW. The
proposed project will be a fast flexible conventional plant, capable of being operated in a
Consistency with CER/EirGrid ITC Programme Results & Electricity Connection
Offers
It is worth noting that the Grange site also came out on top in the CER/EirGrid ITC process
for determining electricity connection offers even though there were more than 6,000 MW in
the queue. This validates the site selection process employed. The CER’s decision and results
were published in Dec 2009 and explained below.
The CER decided in 2008 that, due to the large volume of conventional projects seeking to
connect to the network at that time, reviewing them individually and issuing offers to them
sequentially, as under the old single processing regime, was no longer feasible. Hence the
CER in conjunction with EirGrid carried out an extensive modelling analysis on the 6,000+
MW of conventional applicants in the connection queue at that time; this analysis was termed
the ITC (Incremental Transfer Capability) Programme.
The results of this ITC analysis were published in a CER Direction (09/191), which also set
out detailed criteria for how many of these conventional applicants would receive a
connection offer in tandem with the Gate 3 offer programme (for renewable generators), and
on what basis.
The ITC Programme used transmission capacity assumptions over the period from 2010 to
2025 as derived from the Grid25 strategy. The Programme indicated the scheduled deep/firm
connection dates from 2010 to 2025 for conventional applicants potentially eligible for an
offer, along with Gate 3 renewable projects eligible for an offer, using an application date
order methodology.
The proposed Grange power plant project (termed the Ballymakaily project by EirGrid) came
out on top of the list of all the 6,000+ MW of projects in the queue. This can be seen in the
excerpt below where it was the only conventional project to have full firm access
immediately i.e. from 2010. This confirmed Grange Backup Power’s site selection and
analysis process.
Benefits of Proposed Generating Plant at Grange Castle
1. Introduction to the Grange Backup Power Project
A clean Special Purpose Company, Grange Backup Power Ltd, has been formed to own and
operate the proposed power plant (termed ‘Grange’). The company intends to Build, Own &
Operate a 115 MW peaking power plant at Grange Castle. The company has acquired a
Connection Offer from ESB Networks with a Firm Access Quantity (FAQ) for 115 MW. The
proposed project will be a fast flexible conventional plant, capable of being operated in a
Consistency with CER/EirGrid ITC Programme Results & Electricity ConnectionOffers
It is worth noting that the Grange site also came out on top in the CEIUEirGrid ITC processfor determining electricity connection offers even though there were more than 6,000 MW inthe queue. This validates the site selection process employed. The CER’s decision and resultswere published in Dec 2009 and explained below.
The CER decided in 2008 that, due to the large volume of conventional projects seeking toconnect to the network at that time, reviewing them individually and issuing offers to themsequentially, as under the 01d single processing regime, was no longer feasible. Hence theCER in conjunction with EirGrid carried out an extensive modelling analysis on the 6,000+MW of conventional applicants in the connection queue at that time; this analysis was termedthe ITC (Incremental Transfer Capability) Programme.
The results of this ITC analysis were published in a CER Direction (09/191), which also setout detailed criteria for how many of these conventional applicants would receive aconnection offer in tandem with the Gate 3 offer programme (for renewable generators), andon what basis.
The ITC Programme used transmission capacity assumptions over the period from 2010 to2025 as derived from the Grid25 strategy. The Programme indicated the scheduled deep/firmconnection dates from 2010 to 2025 for conventional applicants potentially eligible for anoffer, along with Gate 3 renewable projects eligible for an offer, using an application dateorder methodology.
The proposed Grange power plant project (termed the Ballymakaily project by EirGrid) cameout on top of the list of all the 6,000+ MW of projects in the queue. This can be seen in theexcerpt below where it was the only conventional project to have full firm accessimmediately i.e. from 2010. This confirmed Grange Backup Power’s site selection andanalysis process.
GATE 3 ITC PROGRAM 2010-2023 FIRM ACCESS QUANTITIES
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Total eligible for a connection oHer under the 'First 500W criterion 137.2 0 0 D 8? 203.2
Benefits of Proposed Generating Plant at Grange Castle
1. Introduction to the Grange Backup Power Project
A clean Special Purpose Company, Grange Backup Power Ltd, has been formed to own andoperate the proposed power plant (termed ‘Grange’). The company intends to Build, Own &Operate a 115 MW peaking power plant at Grange Castle. The company has acquired aConnection Offer from ESB Networks with a Firm Access Quantity (FAQ) for 115 MW. Theproposed project will be a fast flexible conventional plant, capable of being operated in a
Consistency with CER/EirGrid ITC Programme Results & Electricity ConnectionOffers
It is worth noting that the Grange site also came out on top in the CElUEirGrid ITC processfor determining electricity connection offers even though there were more than 6,000 MW inthe queue. This validates the site selection process employed. The CER’s decision and resultswere published in Dec 2009 and explained below.
The CER decided in 2008 that, due to the large volume of conventional projects seeking toconnect to the network at that time, reviewing them individually and issuing offers to themsequentially, as under the old single processing regime, was no longer feasible. Hence theCER in conjunction with EirGrid carried out an extensive modelling analysis on the 6,000+MW of conventional applicants in the connection queue at that time; this analysis was termedthe ITC (Incremental Transfer Capability) Programme.
The results of this ITC analysis were published in a CER Direction (09/191), which also setout detailed criteria for how many of these conventional applicants would receive aconnection offer in tandem with the Gate 3 offer programme (for renewable generators), andon what basis.
The ITC Programme used transmission capacity assumptions over the period from 2010 to2025 as derived from the Grid25 strategy. The Programme indicated the scheduled deep/firmconnection dates from 2010 to 2025 for conventional applicants potentially eligible for anoffer, along with Gate 3 renewable projects eligible for an offer, using an application dateorder methodology.
The proposed Grange power plant project (termed the Ballymakaily project by EirGrid) cameout on top of the list of all the 6,000+ MW of projects in the queue. This can be seen in theexcerpt below where it was the only conventional project to have full firm accessimmediately i.e. from 2010. This confirmed Grange Backup Power’s site selection andanalysis process.
GATE 3 ITC PROGRAM 2010-2023 FIRM ACCESS QUANTITIES
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Total eligible for a connection oHler under the 'First 500W criterion 1372 O 0 0 8? 203.2
Benefits of Proposed Generating Plant at Grange Castle
1. Introduction to the Grange Backup Power Project
A clean Special Purpose Company, Grange Backup Power Ltd, has been formed to own andoperate the proposed power plant (termed ‘Grange’). The company intends to Build, Own &Operate a 115 MW peaking power plant at Grange Castle. The company has acquired aConnection Offer from ESB Networks with a Firm Access Quantity (FAQ) for 115 MW. Theproposed project will be a fast flexible conventional plant, capable of being operated in a
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highly flexible manner. Within the electricity market it has been assigned the project
reference number P182 and name ‘Ballymakaily’ by EirGrid.
The project proposal consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will be dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A key
element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole range
of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times,
high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
2. Grange Castle Business Park
In August 2009, An Taoiseach formally opened the flagship Microsoft Data Centre in the
Business Park and is first in a series of prestigious Data Centres planned for the Park. We
understand that at full capacity each Data Centre will consume an electrical load of
approximately 40 MW of quality power; hence there is a significant growing demand for high
quality electrical power expected over the next five years. There are also other large
international companies located already in the Park including Pfizer and Takeda which also
have significant energy demands.
As Ireland emerged from the economic downturn, South Dublin County Council has been
extremely anxious to provide a Business Park with excellent utility infrastructure such as gas,
telecoms, water and of course, electrical power. These services will help provide a more
positive environment for State Agencies seeking to attract new and diverse inward
investment, which has been badly needed by our recovering economy.
Grange Castle Business Park has consistently emphasised the importance of a secure energy
supply to support and enhance inward international direct investment in the Grange Castle
Business Park. South Dublin County Council understands that a new fast flexible peaking
plant with enhanced power quality characteristics will further improve the attractiveness of
the park.
3. Increasing Electricity Demand in South County Dublin
The south side of Dublin has been identified as an area with a substantial power requirement.
In particular, Grange has been identified as an area with significant demand due to the recent
establishment of many multi-national businesses and industries. It is proposed to locate the
plant in the vicinity of this demand area in Dublin South County Council’s (SDCC) region.
We believe that the selected site – alongside the 110kV sub-station - is the most suitable and
appropriate location.
4. Reasons for and Benefits Arising for South County Dublin:
The main reasons for a new power plant in this area are:
Flexible plants to support Ireland’s climate change targets (fast loading rate)
Power quality (enhanced voltage control)
Security of supply (increased generation in Dublin region)
The benefits of a fast flexible peaking plant located close to Grange Castle Business Park in
south Dublin would:
highly flexible manner. Within the electricity market it has been assigned the project
reference number P182 and name ‘Ballymakaily’ by EirGrid.
The project proposal consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will be dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A key
element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole range
of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times,
high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
2. Grange Castle Business Park
In August 2009, An Taoiseach formally opened the flagship Microsoft Data Centre in the
Business Park and is first in a series of prestigious Data Centres planned for the Park. We
understand that at full capacity each Data Centre will consume an electrical load of
approximately 40 MW of quality power; hence there is a significant growing demand for high
quality electrical power expected over the next five years. There are also other large
international companies located already in the Park including Pfizer and Takeda which also
have significant energy demands.
As Ireland emerged from the economic downturn, South Dublin County Council has been
extremely anxious to provide a Business Park with excellent utility infrastructure such as gas,
telecoms, water and of course, electrical power. These services will help provide a more
positive environment for State Agencies seeking to attract new and diverse inward
investment, which has been badly needed by our recovering economy.
Grange Castle Business Park has consistently emphasised the importance of a secure energy
supply to support and enhance inward international direct investment in the Grange Castle
Business Park. South Dublin County Council understands that a new fast flexible peaking
plant with enhanced power quality characteristics will further improve the attractiveness of
the park.
3. Increasing Electricity Demand in South County Dublin
The south side of Dublin has been identified as an area with a substantial power requirement.
In particular, Grange has been identified as an area with significant demand due to the recent
establishment of many multi-national businesses and industries. It is proposed to locate the
plant in the vicinity of this demand area in Dublin South County Council’s (SDCC) region.
We believe that the selected site – alongside the 110kV sub-station - is the most suitable and
appropriate location.
4. Reasons for and Benefits Arising for South County Dublin:
The main reasons for a new power plant in this area are:
Flexible plants to support Ireland’s climate change targets (fast loading rate)
Power quality (enhanced voltage control)
Security of supply (increased generation in Dublin region)
The benefits of a fast flexible peaking plant located close to Grange Castle Business Park in
south Dublin would:
highly flexible manner. Within the electricity market it has been assigned the projectreference number P182 and name ‘Ballymakaily’ by EirGrid.
The project proposal consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, whichwill be dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A keyelement in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole rangeof plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times,high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post—event.
2. Grange Castle Business Park
In August 2009, An Taoiseach formally opened the flagship Microsoft Data Centre in theBusiness Park and is first in a series of prestigious Data Centres planned for the Park. Weunderstand that at full capacity each Data Centre will consume an electrical load ofapproximately 40 MW of quality power; hence there is a significant growing demand for highquality electrical power expected over the next five years. There are also other largeinternational companies located already in the Park including Pfizer and Takeda which alsohave significant energy demands.
As Ireland emerged from the economic downturn, South Dublin County Council has beenextremely anxious to provide a Business Park with excellent utility infrastructure such as gas,telecoms, water and of course, electrical power. These services will help provide a morepositive environment for State Agencies seeking to attract new and diverse inwardinvestment, which has been badly needed by our recovering economy.
Grange Castle Business Park has consistently emphasised the importance of a secure energysupply to support and enhance inward international direct investment in the Grange CastleBusiness Park. South Dublin County Council understands that a new fast flexible peakingplant with enhanced power quality characteristics will further improve the attractiveness ofthe park.
3. Increasing Electricity Demand in South County Dublin
The south side of Dublin has been identified as an area with a substantial power requirement.In particular, Grange has been identified as an area with significant demand due to the recentestablishment of many multi-national businesses and industries. It is proposed to locate theplant in the vicinity of this demand area in Dublin South County Council’s (SDCC) region.We believe that the selected site — alongside the llOkV sub-station - is the most suitable andappropriate location.
4. Reasons for and Benefits Arising for South County Dublin:
The main reasons for a new power plant in this area are:
0 Flexible plants to support Ireland’s climate change targets (fast loading rate)
0 Power quality (enhanced voltage control)
0 Security of supply (increased generation in Dublin region)
The benefits of a fast flexible peaking plant located close to Grange Castle Business Park insouth Dublin would:
highly flexible manner. Within the electricity market it has been assigned the project
reference number P182 and name ‘Ballymakaily’ by EirGrid.
The project proposal consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will be dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A key
element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole range
of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times,
high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
2. Grange Castle Business Park
In August 2009, An Taoiseach formally opened the flagship Microsoft Data Centre in the
Business Park and is first in a series of prestigious Data Centres planned for the Park. We
understand that at full capacity each Data Centre will consume an electrical load of
approximately 40 MW of quality power; hence there is a significant growing demand for high
quality electrical power expected over the next five years. There are also other large
international companies located already in the Park including Pfizer and Takeda which also
have significant energy demands.
As Ireland emerged from the economic downturn, South Dublin County Council has been
extremely anxious to provide a Business Park with excellent utility infrastructure such as gas,
telecoms, water and of course, electrical power. These services will help provide a more
positive environment for State Agencies seeking to attract new and diverse inward
investment, which has been badly needed by our recovering economy.
Grange Castle Business Park has consistently emphasised the importance of a secure energy
supply to support and enhance inward international direct investment in the Grange Castle
Business Park. South Dublin County Council understands that a new fast flexible peaking
plant with enhanced power quality characteristics will further improve the attractiveness of
the park.
3. Increasing Electricity Demand in South County Dublin
The south side of Dublin has been identified as an area with a substantial power requirement.
In particular, Grange has been identified as an area with significant demand due to the recent
establishment of many multi-national businesses and industries. It is proposed to locate the
plant in the vicinity of this demand area in Dublin South County Council’s (SDCC) region.
We believe that the selected site – alongside the 110kV sub-station - is the most suitable and
appropriate location.
4. Reasons for and Benefits Arising for South County Dublin:
The main reasons for a new power plant in this area are:
Flexible plants to support Ireland’s climate change targets (fast loading rate)
Power quality (enhanced voltage control)
Security of supply (increased generation in Dublin region)
The benefits of a fast flexible peaking plant located close to Grange Castle Business Park in
south Dublin would:
highly flexible manner. Within the electricity market it has been assigned the project
reference number P182 and name ‘Ballymakaily’ by EirGrid.
The project proposal consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will be dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A key
element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole range
of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times,
high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
2. Grange Castle Business Park
In August 2009, An Taoiseach formally opened the flagship Microsoft Data Centre in the
Business Park and is first in a series of prestigious Data Centres planned for the Park. We
understand that at full capacity each Data Centre will consume an electrical load of
approximately 40 MW of quality power; hence there is a significant growing demand for high
quality electrical power expected over the next five years. There are also other large
international companies located already in the Park including Pfizer and Takeda which also
have significant energy demands.
As Ireland emerged from the economic downturn, South Dublin County Council has been
extremely anxious to provide a Business Park with excellent utility infrastructure such as gas,
telecoms, water and of course, electrical power. These services will help provide a more
positive environment for State Agencies seeking to attract new and diverse inward
investment, which has been badly needed by our recovering economy.
Grange Castle Business Park has consistently emphasised the importance of a secure energy
supply to support and enhance inward international direct investment in the Grange Castle
Business Park. South Dublin County Council understands that a new fast flexible peaking
plant with enhanced power quality characteristics will further improve the attractiveness of
the park.
3. Increasing Electricity Demand in South County Dublin
The south side of Dublin has been identified as an area with a substantial power requirement.
In particular, Grange has been identified as an area with significant demand due to the recent
establishment of many multi-national businesses and industries. It is proposed to locate the
plant in the vicinity of this demand area in Dublin South County Council’s (SDCC) region.
We believe that the selected site – alongside the 110kV sub-station - is the most suitable and
appropriate location.
4. Reasons for and Benefits Arising for South County Dublin:
The main reasons for a new power plant in this area are:
Flexible plants to support Ireland’s climate change targets (fast loading rate)
Power quality (enhanced voltage control)
Security of supply (increased generation in Dublin region)
The benefits of a fast flexible peaking plant located close to Grange Castle Business Park in
south Dublin would:
highly flexible manner. Within the electricity market it has been assigned the projectreference number P182 and name ‘Ballymakaily’ by EirGrid.
The project proposal consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, whichwill be dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A keyelement in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole rangeof plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times,high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post—event.
2. Grange Castle Business Park
In August 2009, An Taoiseach formally opened the flagship Microsoft Data Centre in theBusiness Park and is first in a series of prestigious Data Centres planned for the Park. Weunderstand that at full capacity each Data Centre will consume an electrical load ofapproximately 40 MW of quality power; hence there is a significant growing demand for highquality electrical power expected over the next five years. There are also other largeinternational companies located already in the Park including Pfizer and Takeda which alsohave significant energy demands.
As Ireland emerged from the economic downturn, South Dublin County Council has beenextremely anxious to provide a Business Park with excellent utility infrastructure such as gas,telecoms, water and of course, electrical power. These services will help provide a morepositive environment for State Agencies seeking to attract new and diverse inwardinvestment, which has been badly needed by our recovering economy.
Grange Castle Business Park has consistently emphasised the importance of a secure energysupply to support and enhance inward international direct investment in the Grange CastleBusiness Park. South Dublin County Council understands that a new fast flexible peakingplant with enhanced power quality characteristics will further improve the attractiveness ofthe park.
3. Increasing Electricity Demand in South County Dublin
The south side of Dublin has been identified as an area with a substantial power requirement.In particular, Grange has been identified as an area with significant demand due to the recentestablishment of many multi-national businesses and industries. It is proposed to locate theplant in the vicinity of this demand area in Dublin South County Council’s (SDCC) region.We believe that the selected site — alongside the llOkV sub-station - is the most suitable andappropriate location.
4. Reasons for and Benefits Arising for South County Dublin:
The main reasons for a new power plant in this area are:
0 Flexible plants to support Ireland’s climate change targets (fast loading rate)
0 Power quality (enhanced voltage control)
0 Security of supply (increased generation in Dublin region)
The benefits of a fast flexible peaking plant located close to Grange Castle Business Park insouth Dublin would:
highly flexible manner. Within the electricity market it has been assigned the projectreference number P182 and name ‘Ballymakaily’ by EirGrid.
The project proposal consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, whichwill be dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A keyelement in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole rangeof plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times,high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
2. Grange Castle Business Park
In August 2009, An Taoiseach formally opened the flagship Microsoft Data Centre in theBusiness Park and is first in a series of prestigious Data Centres planned for the Park. Weunderstand that at full capacity each Data Centre will consume an electrical load ofapproximately 40 MW of quality power; hence there is a significant growing demand for highquality electrical power expected over the next five years. There are also other largeinternational companies located already in the Park including Pfizer and Takeda which alsohave significant energy demands.
As Ireland emerged from the economic downturn, South Dublin County Council has beenextremely anxious to provide a Business Park with excellent utility infrastructure such as gas,telecoms, water and of course, electrical power. These services will help provide a morepositive environment for State Agencies seeking to attract new and diverse inwardinvestment, which has been badly needed by our recovering economy.
Grange Castle Business Park has consistently emphasised the importance of a secure energysupply to support and enhance inward international direct investment in the Grange CastleBusiness Park. South Dublin County Council understands that a new fast flexible peakingplant with enhanced power quality characteristics will further improve the attractiveness ofthe park.
3. Increasing Electricity Demand in South County Dublin
The south side of Dublin has been identified as an area with a substantial power requirement.In particular, Grange has been identified as an area with significant demand due to the recentestablishment of many multi-national businesses and industries. It is proposed to locate theplant in the vicinity of this demand area in Dublin South County Council’s (SDCC) region.We believe that the selected site — alongside the llOkV sub-station - is the most suitable andappropriate location.
4. Reasons for and Benefits Arising for South County Dublin:
The main reasons for a new power plant in this area are:
0 Flexible plants to support Ireland’s climate change targets (fast loading rate)
0 Power quality (enhanced voltage control)
0 Security of supply (increased generation in Dublin region)
The benefits of a fast flexible peaking plant located close to Grange Castle Business Park insouth Dublin would:
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Contribute to greater security of supply and higher power quality for high-value
businesses and industries in the area
Enhance the electrical infrastructure for potential investors in the south Dublin region
and help consolidate existing industries; this would complement the existing
infrastructure of telecoms, transmission gas and water supplies adjacent to the Grange
Castle Business Park
Provide a more positive environment for agencies seeking to attract new and diverse
inward investment, at a time when this is badly needed by our economy.
Help consolidate existing industries hindered by electrical infrastructure
In addition, it will enable Ireland to utilise its renewable energy resources and deliver
on our climate change commitments.
5. Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electricity sector has been
increasing steadily in recent years. In line with public policies Ireland and Northern Ireland
are committed to increasing the level of renewable electricity consumption to 40% by 2020.
This will require a significant increase of instantaneous renewable penetration on the island.
EirGrid is at the forefront of this change and is working with all industry stakeholders to
facilitate these ambitious renewable electricity targets. A comprehensive analysis of the long-
term needs of the power system has been carried out. The key outcome from this analysis is
that the 2020 renewable targets are achievable; however, significant work is required to
facilitate the integration of this largescale wind generation onto the system. In that context, to
manage the operation of the power system over the coming years a programme of work has
been established entitled “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)”. A key
element of the DS3 programme was to conduct a review of the System Services that will be
needed between now and 2020 and beyond.
Need for this type of plant
Policy Status Supporting the Need for Flexible Plant like Grange
The SEMC (Single Electricity Market Committee) has undertaken a major review of the
system services needed to facilitate increased renewable generation penetration; this work is
known as the DS3 programme. The proposed new plant at Grange would provide a number of
the new system services required. The SEMC in conjunction with the Transmission System
Operator (TSO) have defined the 14 services needed for the future, and are currently
developing a new procurement and payments regime. The key to providing these system
services is plant flexibility with fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times
and high ramp rates.
Over the past seven years the SEMC has referred to this need for flexibility in consultation
papers and other industry documents, as indicated below:
Contribute to greater security of supply and higher power quality for high-value
businesses and industries in the area
Enhance the electrical infrastructure for potential investors in the south Dublin region
and help consolidate existing industries; this would complement the existing
infrastructure of telecoms, transmission gas and water supplies adjacent to the Grange
Castle Business Park
Provide a more positive environment for agencies seeking to attract new and diverse
inward investment, at a time when this is badly needed by our economy.
Help consolidate existing industries hindered by electrical infrastructure
In addition, it will enable Ireland to utilise its renewable energy resources and deliver
on our climate change commitments.
5. Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electricity sector has been
increasing steadily in recent years. In line with public policies Ireland and Northern Ireland
are committed to increasing the level of renewable electricity consumption to 40% by 2020.
This will require a significant increase of instantaneous renewable penetration on the island.
EirGrid is at the forefront of this change and is working with all industry stakeholders to
facilitate these ambitious renewable electricity targets. A comprehensive analysis of the long-
term needs of the power system has been carried out. The key outcome from this analysis is
that the 2020 renewable targets are achievable; however, significant work is required to
facilitate the integration of this largescale wind generation onto the system. In that context, to
manage the operation of the power system over the coming years a programme of work has
been established entitled “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)”. A key
element of the DS3 programme was to conduct a review of the System Services that will be
needed between now and 2020 and beyond.
Need for this type of plant
Policy Status Supporting the Need for Flexible Plant like Grange
The SEMC (Single Electricity Market Committee) has undertaken a major review of the
system services needed to facilitate increased renewable generation penetration; this work is
known as the DS3 programme. The proposed new plant at Grange would provide a number of
the new system services required. The SEMC in conjunction with the Transmission System
Operator (TSO) have defined the 14 services needed for the future, and are currently
developing a new procurement and payments regime. The key to providing these system
services is plant flexibility with fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times
and high ramp rates.
Over the past seven years the SEMC has referred to this need for flexibility in consultation
papers and other industry documents, as indicated below:
Contribute to greater security of supply and higher power quality for high-valuebusinesses and industries in the area
0 Enhance the electrical infrastructure for potential investors in the south Dublin regionand help consolidate existing industries; this would complement the existinginfrastructure of telecoms, transmission gas and water supplies adjacent to the GrangeCastle Business Park
0 Provide a more positive environment for agencies seeking to attract new and diverseinward investment, at a time when this is badly needed by our economy.
0 Help consolidate existing industries hindered by electrical infrastructure
0 In addition, it will enable Ireland to utilise its renewable energy resources and deliveron our climate change commitments.
5. Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electricity sector has beenincreasing steadily in recent years. In line with public policies Ireland and Northern Irelandare committed to increasing the level of renewable electricity consumption to 40% by 2020.This will require a significant increase of instantaneous renewable penetration on the island.EirGrid is at the forefront of this change and is working with all industry stakeholders tofacilitate these ambitious renewable electricity targets. A comprehensive analysis of the long-terrn needs of the power system has been carried out. The key outcome from this analysis isthat the 2020 renewable targets are achievable; however, significant work is required tofacilitate the integration of this largescale wind generation onto the system. In that context, tomanage the operation of the power system over the coming years a programme of work hasbeen established entitled “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)”. A keyelement of the DS3 programme was to conduct a review of the System Services that will beneeded between now and 2020 and beyond.
Need for this type of plant
Policy Status Supporting the Need for Flexible Plant like GrangeThe SEMC (Single Electricity Market Committee) has undertaken a major review of thesystem services needed to facilitate increased renewable generation penetration; this work isknown as the D83 programme. The proposed new plant at Grange would provide a number ofthe new system services required. The SEMC in conjunction with the Transmission SystemOperator (TSO) have defined the 14 services needed for the future, and are currentlydeveloping a new procurement and payments regime. The key to providing these systemservices is plant flexibility with fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down timesand high ramp rates.
Over the past seven years the SEMC has referred to this need for flexibility in consultationpapers and other industry documents, as indicated below:
Contribute to greater security of supply and higher power quality for high-value
businesses and industries in the area
Enhance the electrical infrastructure for potential investors in the south Dublin region
and help consolidate existing industries; this would complement the existing
infrastructure of telecoms, transmission gas and water supplies adjacent to the Grange
Castle Business Park
Provide a more positive environment for agencies seeking to attract new and diverse
inward investment, at a time when this is badly needed by our economy.
Help consolidate existing industries hindered by electrical infrastructure
In addition, it will enable Ireland to utilise its renewable energy resources and deliver
on our climate change commitments.
5. Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electricity sector has been
increasing steadily in recent years. In line with public policies Ireland and Northern Ireland
are committed to increasing the level of renewable electricity consumption to 40% by 2020.
This will require a significant increase of instantaneous renewable penetration on the island.
EirGrid is at the forefront of this change and is working with all industry stakeholders to
facilitate these ambitious renewable electricity targets. A comprehensive analysis of the long-
term needs of the power system has been carried out. The key outcome from this analysis is
that the 2020 renewable targets are achievable; however, significant work is required to
facilitate the integration of this largescale wind generation onto the system. In that context, to
manage the operation of the power system over the coming years a programme of work has
been established entitled “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)”. A key
element of the DS3 programme was to conduct a review of the System Services that will be
needed between now and 2020 and beyond.
Need for this type of plant
Policy Status Supporting the Need for Flexible Plant like Grange
The SEMC (Single Electricity Market Committee) has undertaken a major review of the
system services needed to facilitate increased renewable generation penetration; this work is
known as the DS3 programme. The proposed new plant at Grange would provide a number of
the new system services required. The SEMC in conjunction with the Transmission System
Operator (TSO) have defined the 14 services needed for the future, and are currently
developing a new procurement and payments regime. The key to providing these system
services is plant flexibility with fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times
and high ramp rates.
Over the past seven years the SEMC has referred to this need for flexibility in consultation
papers and other industry documents, as indicated below:
Contribute to greater security of supply and higher power quality for high-value
businesses and industries in the area
Enhance the electrical infrastructure for potential investors in the south Dublin region
and help consolidate existing industries; this would complement the existing
infrastructure of telecoms, transmission gas and water supplies adjacent to the Grange
Castle Business Park
Provide a more positive environment for agencies seeking to attract new and diverse
inward investment, at a time when this is badly needed by our economy.
Help consolidate existing industries hindered by electrical infrastructure
In addition, it will enable Ireland to utilise its renewable energy resources and deliver
on our climate change commitments.
5. Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electricity sector has been
increasing steadily in recent years. In line with public policies Ireland and Northern Ireland
are committed to increasing the level of renewable electricity consumption to 40% by 2020.
This will require a significant increase of instantaneous renewable penetration on the island.
EirGrid is at the forefront of this change and is working with all industry stakeholders to
facilitate these ambitious renewable electricity targets. A comprehensive analysis of the long-
term needs of the power system has been carried out. The key outcome from this analysis is
that the 2020 renewable targets are achievable; however, significant work is required to
facilitate the integration of this largescale wind generation onto the system. In that context, to
manage the operation of the power system over the coming years a programme of work has
been established entitled “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)”. A key
element of the DS3 programme was to conduct a review of the System Services that will be
needed between now and 2020 and beyond.
Need for this type of plant
Policy Status Supporting the Need for Flexible Plant like Grange
The SEMC (Single Electricity Market Committee) has undertaken a major review of the
system services needed to facilitate increased renewable generation penetration; this work is
known as the DS3 programme. The proposed new plant at Grange would provide a number of
the new system services required. The SEMC in conjunction with the Transmission System
Operator (TSO) have defined the 14 services needed for the future, and are currently
developing a new procurement and payments regime. The key to providing these system
services is plant flexibility with fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down times
and high ramp rates.
Over the past seven years the SEMC has referred to this need for flexibility in consultation
papers and other industry documents, as indicated below:
Contribute to greater security of supply and higher power quality for high-valuebusinesses and industries in the area
0 Enhance the electrical infrastructure for potential investors in the south Dublin regionand help consolidate existing industries; this would complement the existinginfrastructure of telecoms, transmission gas and water supplies adjacent to the GrangeCastle Business Park
0 Provide a more positive environment for agencies seeking to attract new and diverseinward investment, at a time when this is badly needed by our economy.
0 Help consolidate existing industries hindered by electrical infrastructure
0 In addition, it will enable Ireland to utilise its renewable energy resources and deliveron our climate change commitments.
5. Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electricity sector has beenincreasing steadily in recent years. In line with public policies Ireland and Northern Irelandare committed to increasing the level of renewable electricity consumption to 40% by 2020.This will require a significant increase of instantaneous renewable penetration on the island.EirGrid is at the forefront of this change and is working with all industry stakeholders tofacilitate these ambitious renewable electricity targets. A comprehensive analysis of the long-terrn needs of the power system has been carried out. The key outcome from this analysis isthat the 2020 renewable targets are achievable; however, significant work is required tofacilitate the integration of this largescale wind generation onto the system. In that context, tomanage the operation of the power system over the coming years a programme of work hasbeen established entitled “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)”. A keyelement of the DS3 programme was to conduct a review of the System Services that will beneeded between now and 2020 and beyond.
Need for this type of plant
Policy Status Supporting the Need for Flexible Plant like GrangeThe SEMC (Single Electricity Market Committee) has undertaken a major review of thesystem services needed to facilitate increased renewable generation penetration; this work isknown as the D83 programme. The proposed new plant at Grange would provide a number ofthe new system services required. The SEMC in conjunction with the Transmission SystemOperator (TSO) have defined the 14 services needed for the future, and are currentlydeveloping a new procurement and payments regime. The key to providing these systemservices is plant flexibility with fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down timesand high ramp rates.
Over the past seven years the SEMC has referred to this need for flexibility in consultationpapers and other industry documents, as indicated below:
Contribute to greater security of supply and higher power quality for high-valuebusinesses and industries in the area
0 Enhance the electrical infrastructure for potential investors in the south Dublin regionand help consolidate existing industries; this would complement the existinginfrastructure of telecoms, transmission gas and water supplies adjacent to the GrangeCastle Business Park
0 Provide a more positive environment for agencies seeking to attract new and diverseinward investment, at a time when this is badly needed by our economy.
0 Help consolidate existing industries hindered by electrical infrastructure
0 In addition, it will enable Ireland to utilise its renewable energy resources and deliveron our climate change commitments.
5. Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electricity sector has beenincreasing steadily in recent years. In line with public policies Ireland and Northern Irelandare committed to increasing the level of renewable electricity consumption to 40% by 2020.This will require a significant increase of instantaneous renewable penetration on the island.EirGrid is at the forefront of this change and is working with all industry stakeholders tofacilitate these ambitious renewable electricity targets. A comprehensive analysis of the long-terrn needs of the power system has been carried out. The key outcome from this analysis isthat the 2020 renewable targets are achievable; however, significant work is required tofacilitate the integration of this largescale wind generation onto the system. In that context, tomanage the operation of the power system over the coming years a programme of work hasbeen established entitled “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)”. A keyelement of the DS3 programme was to conduct a review of the System Services that will beneeded between now and 2020 and beyond.
Need for this type of plant
Policy Status Supporting the Need for Flexible Plant like GrangeThe SEMC (Single Electricity Market Committee) has undertaken a major review of thesystem services needed to facilitate increased renewable generation penetration; this work isknown as the DS3 programme. The proposed new plant at Grange would provide a number ofthe new system services required. The SEMC in conjunction with the Transmission SystemOperator (TSO) have defined the 14 services needed for the future, and are currentlydeveloping a new procurement and payments regime. The key to providing these systemservices is plant flexibility with fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down timesand high ramp rates.
Over the past seven years the SEMC has referred to this need for flexibility in consultationpapers and other industry documents, as indicated below:
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Examples of Flexible Plant References from regulatory documents over recent years
1. In SEM-09-073, Consultation Paper, 8 July 2009 “Principles of Dispatch and the
Design of the Market Schedule in the Trading & Settlement Code”, the paper stated
“A further concern raised …. was that additional flexible plant would be required to
support the operation of the system with materially increased levels of wind
generation”
2. SEM-09-035, Consultation Paper, 8 April 2009, “Single Electricity Market Scope of
CPM Medium Term Review” Some suggested parameters that have previously been
discussed that could be used to further incentivise the generators and act as additional
entry and exit signals to the market are detailed below (namely) Fast start, Reliable
start, Short Minimum Up and Down times and High Ramp Rates. The Regulatory
Authorities understand that with the increase in renewables on the island of Ireland,
the requirement for more flexible plant will also increase.”
3. EirGrid’s All Island TSO Facilitation of Renewables Report dated 4 June 2010 stated
“Important aspects are the flexibility of the power plant mix, sufficient peaking
capacity and granularity of the portfolio. Construction of inflexible and large units
(multiple 100 MW range) might be discouraged by the regulative framework”
4. GRID25: A Strategy for Development of Ireland’s Electricity Grid for a Sustainable
and Competitive Future stated in its Executive Summary “GRID25 will require new
levels of wind generation (and) ….. will also require flexible conventional generation,
as well as market structures and networks that encourage competition”
Selection of this Technology
The technology type selected for this project is dual-fuelled gas-engines. This technology
possesses all the characteristics required for the future market requirements namely flexibility
and high part-load performance. This is in contrast to OCGT peaking plant (open cycle gas
turbine) technology where part-load performance is poor, resulting in significantly lower
efficiency, higher fuel consumption and higher emissions per unit of electricity delivered. In
addition OCGT technology requires high volumes of water usage for emissions control,
which is not the case with gas-engines.
It is worth pointing out that the high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the
ability to bring on engines incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be
at or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. For example if the System Operator requires 32
MW
(net) output then two engines will be running at full load and hence at full load efficiency.
Similarly if 48 MW was required three engines would be at full load. Even if, for example, 60
MW was requested then three engines would be on full load and just one at partial load. This
is in sharp contrast to an OCGT peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30%, 50%
etc of full load resulting in very poor efficiency and emissions output.
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will have dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A
key element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole
Examples of Flexible Plant References from regulatory documents over recent years
1. In SEM-09-073, Consultation Paper, 8 July 2009 “Principles of Dispatch and the
Design of the Market Schedule in the Trading & Settlement Code”, the paper stated
“A further concern raised …. was that additional flexible plant would be required to
support the operation of the system with materially increased levels of wind
generation”
2. SEM-09-035, Consultation Paper, 8 April 2009, “Single Electricity Market Scope of
CPM Medium Term Review” Some suggested parameters that have previously been
discussed that could be used to further incentivise the generators and act as additional
entry and exit signals to the market are detailed below (namely) Fast start, Reliable
start, Short Minimum Up and Down times and High Ramp Rates. The Regulatory
Authorities understand that with the increase in renewables on the island of Ireland,
the requirement for more flexible plant will also increase.”
3. EirGrid’s All Island TSO Facilitation of Renewables Report dated 4 June 2010 stated
“Important aspects are the flexibility of the power plant mix, sufficient peaking
capacity and granularity of the portfolio. Construction of inflexible and large units
(multiple 100 MW range) might be discouraged by the regulative framework”
4. GRID25: A Strategy for Development of Ireland’s Electricity Grid for a Sustainable
and Competitive Future stated in its Executive Summary “GRID25 will require new
levels of wind generation (and) ….. will also require flexible conventional generation,
as well as market structures and networks that encourage competition”
Selection of this Technology
The technology type selected for this project is dual-fuelled gas-engines. This technology
possesses all the characteristics required for the future market requirements namely flexibility
and high part-load performance. This is in contrast to OCGT peaking plant (open cycle gas
turbine) technology where part-load performance is poor, resulting in significantly lower
efficiency, higher fuel consumption and higher emissions per unit of electricity delivered. In
addition OCGT technology requires high volumes of water usage for emissions control,
which is not the case with gas-engines.
It is worth pointing out that the high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the
ability to bring on engines incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be
at or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. For example if the System Operator requires 32
MW
(net) output then two engines will be running at full load and hence at full load efficiency.
Similarly if 48 MW was required three engines would be at full load. Even if, for example, 60
MW was requested then three engines would be on full load and just one at partial load. This
is in sharp contrast to an OCGT peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30%, 50%
etc of full load resulting in very poor efficiency and emissions output.
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will have dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A
key element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole
Examples of Flexible Plant References from regulatory documents over recent years
1. In SEM—09-073, Consultation Paper, 8 July 2009 “Principles of Dispatch and theDesign of the Market Schedule in the Trading & Settlement Code”, the paper stated“A further concern raised was that additional flexible plant would be required tosupport the operation of the system with materially increased levels of windgeneration”
2. SEM-09-035, Consultation Paper, 8 April 2009, “Single Electricity Market Scope ofCPM Medium Term Review” Some suggested parameters that have previously beendiscussed that could be used to further incentivise the generators and act as additionalentry and exit signals to the market are detailed below (namely) Fast start, Reliablestart, Short Minimum Up and Down times and High Ramp Rates. The RegulatoryAuthorities understand that with the increase in renewables on the island of Ireland,the requirement for more flexible plant will also increase.”
3. EirGrid’s All Island TSO Facilitation of Renewables Report dated 4 June 2010 stated“Important aspects are the flexibility of the power plant mix, sufficient peakingcapacity and granularity of the portfolio. Construction of inflexible and large units(multiple 100 MW range) might be discouraged by the regulative framewor ”
4. GRID25: A Strategy for Development of Ireland’s Electricity Grid for a Sustainableand Competitive Future stated in its Executive Summary “GRID25 will require newlevels of wind generation (and) will also require flexible conventional generation,as well as market structures and networks that encourage competition”
Selection of this TechnologyThe technology type selected for this project is dual-fuelled gas-engines. This technologypossesses all the characteristics required for the future market requirements namely flexibilityand high part-load performance. This is in contrast to OCGT peaking plant (open cycle gasturbine) technology where part-load performance is poor, resulting in significantly lowerefficiency, higher fuel consumption and higher emissions per unit of electricity delivered. Inaddition OCGT technology requires high volumes of water usage for emissions control,which is not the case with gas-engines.
It is worth pointing out that the high part-load performance of this plant arises due to theability to bring on engines incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always beat or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. For example if the System Operator requires 32MW(net) output then two engines will be running at full load and hence at full load efficiency.Similarly if 48 MW was required three engines would be at full load. Even if, for example, 60MW was requested then three engines would be on full load and just one at partial load. Thisis in sharp contrast to an OCGT peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30%, 50%etc of full load resulting in very poor efficiency and emissions output.
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, whichwill have dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). Akey element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole
Examples of Flexible Plant References from regulatory documents over recent years
1. In SEM-09-073, Consultation Paper, 8 July 2009 “Principles of Dispatch and the
Design of the Market Schedule in the Trading & Settlement Code”, the paper stated
“A further concern raised …. was that additional flexible plant would be required to
support the operation of the system with materially increased levels of wind
generation”
2. SEM-09-035, Consultation Paper, 8 April 2009, “Single Electricity Market Scope of
CPM Medium Term Review” Some suggested parameters that have previously been
discussed that could be used to further incentivise the generators and act as additional
entry and exit signals to the market are detailed below (namely) Fast start, Reliable
start, Short Minimum Up and Down times and High Ramp Rates. The Regulatory
Authorities understand that with the increase in renewables on the island of Ireland,
the requirement for more flexible plant will also increase.”
3. EirGrid’s All Island TSO Facilitation of Renewables Report dated 4 June 2010 stated
“Important aspects are the flexibility of the power plant mix, sufficient peaking
capacity and granularity of the portfolio. Construction of inflexible and large units
(multiple 100 MW range) might be discouraged by the regulative framework”
4. GRID25: A Strategy for Development of Ireland’s Electricity Grid for a Sustainable
and Competitive Future stated in its Executive Summary “GRID25 will require new
levels of wind generation (and) ….. will also require flexible conventional generation,
as well as market structures and networks that encourage competition”
Selection of this Technology
The technology type selected for this project is dual-fuelled gas-engines. This technology
possesses all the characteristics required for the future market requirements namely flexibility
and high part-load performance. This is in contrast to OCGT peaking plant (open cycle gas
turbine) technology where part-load performance is poor, resulting in significantly lower
efficiency, higher fuel consumption and higher emissions per unit of electricity delivered. In
addition OCGT technology requires high volumes of water usage for emissions control,
which is not the case with gas-engines.
It is worth pointing out that the high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the
ability to bring on engines incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be
at or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. For example if the System Operator requires 32
MW
(net) output then two engines will be running at full load and hence at full load efficiency.
Similarly if 48 MW was required three engines would be at full load. Even if, for example, 60
MW was requested then three engines would be on full load and just one at partial load. This
is in sharp contrast to an OCGT peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30%, 50%
etc of full load resulting in very poor efficiency and emissions output.
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will have dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A
key element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole
Examples of Flexible Plant References from regulatory documents over recent years
1. In SEM-09-073, Consultation Paper, 8 July 2009 “Principles of Dispatch and the
Design of the Market Schedule in the Trading & Settlement Code”, the paper stated
“A further concern raised …. was that additional flexible plant would be required to
support the operation of the system with materially increased levels of wind
generation”
2. SEM-09-035, Consultation Paper, 8 April 2009, “Single Electricity Market Scope of
CPM Medium Term Review” Some suggested parameters that have previously been
discussed that could be used to further incentivise the generators and act as additional
entry and exit signals to the market are detailed below (namely) Fast start, Reliable
start, Short Minimum Up and Down times and High Ramp Rates. The Regulatory
Authorities understand that with the increase in renewables on the island of Ireland,
the requirement for more flexible plant will also increase.”
3. EirGrid’s All Island TSO Facilitation of Renewables Report dated 4 June 2010 stated
“Important aspects are the flexibility of the power plant mix, sufficient peaking
capacity and granularity of the portfolio. Construction of inflexible and large units
(multiple 100 MW range) might be discouraged by the regulative framework”
4. GRID25: A Strategy for Development of Ireland’s Electricity Grid for a Sustainable
and Competitive Future stated in its Executive Summary “GRID25 will require new
levels of wind generation (and) ….. will also require flexible conventional generation,
as well as market structures and networks that encourage competition”
Selection of this Technology
The technology type selected for this project is dual-fuelled gas-engines. This technology
possesses all the characteristics required for the future market requirements namely flexibility
and high part-load performance. This is in contrast to OCGT peaking plant (open cycle gas
turbine) technology where part-load performance is poor, resulting in significantly lower
efficiency, higher fuel consumption and higher emissions per unit of electricity delivered. In
addition OCGT technology requires high volumes of water usage for emissions control,
which is not the case with gas-engines.
It is worth pointing out that the high part-load performance of this plant arises due to the
ability to bring on engines incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always be
at or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. For example if the System Operator requires 32
MW
(net) output then two engines will be running at full load and hence at full load efficiency.
Similarly if 48 MW was required three engines would be at full load. Even if, for example, 60
MW was requested then three engines would be on full load and just one at partial load. This
is in sharp contrast to an OCGT peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30%, 50%
etc of full load resulting in very poor efficiency and emissions output.
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, which
will have dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). A
key element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole
Examples of Flexible Plant References from regulatory documents over recent years
1. In SEM—09-073, Consultation Paper, 8 July 2009 “Principles of Dispatch and theDesign of the Market Schedule in the Trading & Settlement Code”, the paper stated“A further concern raised was that additional flexible plant would be required tosupport the operation of the system with materially increased levels of windgeneration”
2. SEM-09-035, Consultation Paper, 8 April 2009, “Single Electricity Market Scope ofCPM Medium Term Review” Some suggested parameters that have previously beendiscussed that could be used to further incentivise the generators and act as additionalentry and exit signals to the market are detailed below (namely) Fast start, Reliablestart, Short Minimum Up and Down times and High Ramp Rates. The RegulatoryAuthorities understand that with the increase in renewables on the island of Ireland,the requirement for more flexible plant will also increase.”
3. EirGrid’s All Island TSO Facilitation of Renewables Report dated 4 June 2010 stated“Important aspects are the flexibility of the power plant mix, sufficient peakingcapacity and granularity of the portfolio. Construction of inflexible and large units(multiple 100 MW range) might be discouraged by the regulative framewor ”
4. GRID25: A Strategy for Development of Ireland’s Electricity Grid for a Sustainableand Competitive Future stated in its Executive Summary “GRID25 will require newlevels of wind generation (and) will also require flexible conventional generation,as well as market structures and networks that encourage competition”
Selection of this TechnologyThe technology type selected for this project is dual-fuelled gas-engines. This technologypossesses all the characteristics required for the future market requirements namely flexibilityand high part-load performance. This is in contrast to OCGT peaking plant (open cycle gasturbine) technology where part-load performance is poor, resulting in significantly lowerefficiency, higher fuel consumption and higher emissions per unit of electricity delivered. Inaddition OCGT technology requires high volumes of water usage for emissions control,which is not the case with gas-engines.
It is worth pointing out that the high part-load performance of this plant arises due to theability to bring on engines incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always beat or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. For example if the System Operator requires 32MW(net) output then two engines will be running at full load and hence at full load efficiency.Similarly if 48 MW was required three engines would be at full load. Even if, for example, 60MW was requested then three engines would be on full load and just one at partial load. Thisis in sharp contrast to an OCGT peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30%, 50%etc of full load resulting in very poor efficiency and emissions output.
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, whichwill have dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). Akey element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole
Examples of Flexible Plant References from regulatory documents over recent years
1. In SEM-09-073, Consultation Paper, 8 July 2009 “Principles of Dispatch and theDesign of the Market Schedule in the Trading & Settlement Code”, the paper stated“A further concern raised was that additional flexible plant would be required tosupport the operation of the system with materially increased levels of windgeneration”
2. SEM-09-035, Consultation Paper, 8 April 2009, “Single Electricity Market Scope ofCPM Medium Term Review” Some suggested parameters that have previously beendiscussed that could be used to further incentivise the generators and act as additionalentry and exit signals to the market are detailed below (namely) Fast start, Reliablestart, Short Minimum Up and Down times and High Ramp Rates. The RegulatoryAuthorities understand that with the increase in renewables on the island of Ireland,the requirement for more flexible plant will also increase.”
3. EirGrid’s All Island TSO Facilitation of Renewables Report dated 4 June 2010 stated“Important aspects are the flexibility of the power plant mix, sufficient peakingcapacity and granularity of the portfolio. Construction of inflexible and large units(multiple 100 MW range) might be discouraged by the regulative framewor ”
4. GRID25: A Strategy for Development of Ireland’s Electricity Grid for a Sustainableand Competitive Future stated in its Executive Summary “GRID25 will require newlevels of wind generation (and) will also require flexible conventional generation,as well as market structures and networks that encourage competition”
Selection of this TechnologyThe technology type selected for this project is dual-fuelled gas-engines. This technologypossesses all the characteristics required for the future market requirements namely flexibilityand high part-load performance. This is in contrast to OCGT peaking plant (open cycle gasturbine) technology where part-load performance is poor, resulting in significantly lowerefficiency, higher fuel consumption and higher emissions per unit of electricity delivered. Inaddition OCGT technology requires high volumes of water usage for emissions control,which is not the case with gas-engines.
It is worth pointing out that the high part-load performance of this plant arises due to theability to bring on engines incrementally as further load is required, and hence will always beat or close to full load (maximum) efficiency. For example if the System Operator requires 32MW(net) output then two engines will be running at full load and hence at full load efficiency.Similarly if 48 MW was required three engines would be at full load. Even if, for example, 60MW was requested then three engines would be on full load and just one at partial load. Thisis in sharp contrast to an OCGT peaking plant which would be running at perhaps 30%, 50%etc of full load resulting in very poor efficiency and emissions output.
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output, whichwill have dual fuel capability (i.e. capable of running on natural gas and light distillate). Akey element in selecting this type of plant is the need to provide flexibility across a whole
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range of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down
times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
Plant Net/Exported Output
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output giving a
gross electrical output of 99.6 MW. The maximum house at full load, accounting for
transformer losses, pumps, fans, plus workshop, heating, lighting and other miscellaneous
loads, is estimated to amount to 3.6 MW. This results in the plant delivering/exporting a net
output of 96 MW.
Government’s 40% Renewable Penetration Target For 2020
The Government has set down a target of 40% renewable penetration for 2020, estimated to
be equivalent to more than 5,000 MW of installed renewable capacity. Grange is a highly
efficient, fast flexible, part-load and will help increase the level of wind penetration. This will
require new flexible peaking plant to support it, and hence the proposal for this new power
plant.
Next Steps for Processing Connections for Conventional Generators
The Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) is currently developing a new integrated
market framework (termed the I-SEM) so that the SEM becomes an integrated part of the
wider European electricity market. This new market I-SEM is now planned to be
implemented on 1st October 2017. In addition, the SEM Committee is developing the new
DS3 System Services framework to facilitate the integration of largescale intermittent
generation – in Ireland’s case this is wind – onto the system in a secure and sustainable
manner. This will pave the way for EirGrid to offer new system services contracts to
generators and other providers for these services.
Grange Plant’s System Services Capability
The strategic characteristics of this proposed new 96 MW plant is its fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event capability. Grange Backup Power believes this will be of enormous
benefit to the System Operator in times of changing wind generation and load demand, and is
highly desireable on the system in the Dublin area. In addition, it will provide critical voltage
support to the Dublin area on a 24/7 basis for 365 days per annum.
As a modern gas-engine plant, with the most up-to-date control system, it will be capable of
providing almost all of the currently-defined 14 system services when viewed across its two
operating modes namely (i) standby mode and (ii) dispatched (on load) mode Unlike an
exisiting plant which requires a specific upgrade to provide a specific SS, this plant will have
the capability designed and built in to provide almost all of these services as part of the
overall package.
Delivery of New and Existing System Services
Because the plant will normally be operating at full load efficiency due to there being a
discreet number of engines running at any time to meet the dispatched load the plant expects
to get a considerable amount of part-load running. As a result of this, the plant will be in a
position to provide system services and earn DS3 revenue, as many of these services can only
be provided by running plant. Following significant analysis seven new services were
range of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down
times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
Plant Net/Exported Output
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output giving a
gross electrical output of 99.6 MW. The maximum house at full load, accounting for
transformer losses, pumps, fans, plus workshop, heating, lighting and other miscellaneous
loads, is estimated to amount to 3.6 MW. This results in the plant delivering/exporting a net
output of 96 MW.
Government’s 40% Renewable Penetration Target For 2020
The Government has set down a target of 40% renewable penetration for 2020, estimated to
be equivalent to more than 5,000 MW of installed renewable capacity. Grange is a highly
efficient, fast flexible, part-load and will help increase the level of wind penetration. This will
require new flexible peaking plant to support it, and hence the proposal for this new power
plant.
Next Steps for Processing Connections for Conventional Generators
The Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) is currently developing a new integrated
market framework (termed the I-SEM) so that the SEM becomes an integrated part of the
wider European electricity market. This new market I-SEM is now planned to be
implemented on 1st October 2017. In addition, the SEM Committee is developing the new
DS3 System Services framework to facilitate the integration of largescale intermittent
generation – in Ireland’s case this is wind – onto the system in a secure and sustainable
manner. This will pave the way for EirGrid to offer new system services contracts to
generators and other providers for these services.
Grange Plant’s System Services Capability
The strategic characteristics of this proposed new 96 MW plant is its fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event capability. Grange Backup Power believes this will be of enormous
benefit to the System Operator in times of changing wind generation and load demand, and is
highly desireable on the system in the Dublin area. In addition, it will provide critical voltage
support to the Dublin area on a 24/7 basis for 365 days per annum.
As a modern gas-engine plant, with the most up-to-date control system, it will be capable of
providing almost all of the currently-defined 14 system services when viewed across its two
operating modes namely (i) standby mode and (ii) dispatched (on load) mode Unlike an
exisiting plant which requires a specific upgrade to provide a specific SS, this plant will have
the capability designed and built in to provide almost all of these services as part of the
overall package.
Delivery of New and Existing System Services
Because the plant will normally be operating at full load efficiency due to there being a
discreet number of engines running at any time to meet the dispatched load the plant expects
to get a considerable amount of part-load running. As a result of this, the plant will be in a
position to provide system services and earn DS3 revenue, as many of these services can only
be provided by running plant. Following significant analysis seven new services were
range of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and downtimes, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
Plant Net/Exported OutputThe proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output giving agross electrical output of 99.6 MW. The maximum house at full load, accounting fortransformer losses, pumps, fans, plus workshop, heating, lighting and other miscellaneousloads, is estimated to amount to 3.6 MW. This results in the plant delivering/exporting a netoutput of 96 MW.
Government’s 40% Renewable Penetration Target For 2020The Government has set down a target of 40% renewable penetration for 2020, estimated tobe equivalent to more than 5,000 MW of installed renewable capacity. Grange is a highlyefficient, fast flexible, part-load and will help increase the level of wind penetration. This willrequire new flexible peaking plant to support it, and hence the proposal for this new powerplant.
Next Steps for Processing Connections for Conventional GeneratorsThe Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) is currently developing a new integratedmarket framework (termed the I-SEM) so that the SEM becomes an integrated part of thewider European electricity market. This new market I-SEM is now planned to beimplemented on lSt October 2017. In addition, the SEM Committee is developing the newDS3 System Services framework to facilitate the integration of largescale intermittentgeneration — in Ireland’s case this is wind — onto the system in a secure and sustainablemanner. This will pave the way for EirGrid to offer new system services contracts togenerators and other providers for these services.
Grange Plant’s System Services CapabilityThe strategic characteristics of this proposed new 96 MW plant is its fast start, reliable start,short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapidrecovery post-event capability. Grange Backup Power believes this will be of enormousbenefit to the System Operator in times of changing wind generation and load demand, and ishighly desireable on the system in the Dublin area. In addition, it will provide critical voltagesupport to the Dublin area on a 24/7 basis for 365 days per annum.
As a modern gas-engine plant, with the most up—to-date control system, it will be capable ofproviding almost all of the currently-defined 14 system services when viewed across its twooperating modes namely (i) standby mode and (ii) dispatched (on load) mode Unlike anexisiting plant which requires a specific upgrade to provide a specific SS, this plant will havethe capability designed and built in to provide almost all of these services as part of theoverall package.
Delivery of New and Existing System Services
Because the plant will normally be operating at full load efficiency due to there being adiscreet number of engines running at any time to meet the dispatched load the plant expectsto get a considerable amount of part-load running. As a result of this, the plant will be in aposition to provide system services and earn DS3 revenue, as many of these services can onlybe provided by running plant. Following significant analysis seven new services were
range of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down
times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
Plant Net/Exported Output
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output giving a
gross electrical output of 99.6 MW. The maximum house at full load, accounting for
transformer losses, pumps, fans, plus workshop, heating, lighting and other miscellaneous
loads, is estimated to amount to 3.6 MW. This results in the plant delivering/exporting a net
output of 96 MW.
Government’s 40% Renewable Penetration Target For 2020
The Government has set down a target of 40% renewable penetration for 2020, estimated to
be equivalent to more than 5,000 MW of installed renewable capacity. Grange is a highly
efficient, fast flexible, part-load and will help increase the level of wind penetration. This will
require new flexible peaking plant to support it, and hence the proposal for this new power
plant.
Next Steps for Processing Connections for Conventional Generators
The Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) is currently developing a new integrated
market framework (termed the I-SEM) so that the SEM becomes an integrated part of the
wider European electricity market. This new market I-SEM is now planned to be
implemented on 1st October 2017. In addition, the SEM Committee is developing the new
DS3 System Services framework to facilitate the integration of largescale intermittent
generation – in Ireland’s case this is wind – onto the system in a secure and sustainable
manner. This will pave the way for EirGrid to offer new system services contracts to
generators and other providers for these services.
Grange Plant’s System Services Capability
The strategic characteristics of this proposed new 96 MW plant is its fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event capability. Grange Backup Power believes this will be of enormous
benefit to the System Operator in times of changing wind generation and load demand, and is
highly desireable on the system in the Dublin area. In addition, it will provide critical voltage
support to the Dublin area on a 24/7 basis for 365 days per annum.
As a modern gas-engine plant, with the most up-to-date control system, it will be capable of
providing almost all of the currently-defined 14 system services when viewed across its two
operating modes namely (i) standby mode and (ii) dispatched (on load) mode Unlike an
exisiting plant which requires a specific upgrade to provide a specific SS, this plant will have
the capability designed and built in to provide almost all of these services as part of the
overall package.
Delivery of New and Existing System Services
Because the plant will normally be operating at full load efficiency due to there being a
discreet number of engines running at any time to meet the dispatched load the plant expects
to get a considerable amount of part-load running. As a result of this, the plant will be in a
position to provide system services and earn DS3 revenue, as many of these services can only
be provided by running plant. Following significant analysis seven new services were
range of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and down
times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
Plant Net/Exported Output
The proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output giving a
gross electrical output of 99.6 MW. The maximum house at full load, accounting for
transformer losses, pumps, fans, plus workshop, heating, lighting and other miscellaneous
loads, is estimated to amount to 3.6 MW. This results in the plant delivering/exporting a net
output of 96 MW.
Government’s 40% Renewable Penetration Target For 2020
The Government has set down a target of 40% renewable penetration for 2020, estimated to
be equivalent to more than 5,000 MW of installed renewable capacity. Grange is a highly
efficient, fast flexible, part-load and will help increase the level of wind penetration. This will
require new flexible peaking plant to support it, and hence the proposal for this new power
plant.
Next Steps for Processing Connections for Conventional Generators
The Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) is currently developing a new integrated
market framework (termed the I-SEM) so that the SEM becomes an integrated part of the
wider European electricity market. This new market I-SEM is now planned to be
implemented on 1st October 2017. In addition, the SEM Committee is developing the new
DS3 System Services framework to facilitate the integration of largescale intermittent
generation – in Ireland’s case this is wind – onto the system in a secure and sustainable
manner. This will pave the way for EirGrid to offer new system services contracts to
generators and other providers for these services.
Grange Plant’s System Services Capability
The strategic characteristics of this proposed new 96 MW plant is its fast start, reliable start,
short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid
recovery post-event capability. Grange Backup Power believes this will be of enormous
benefit to the System Operator in times of changing wind generation and load demand, and is
highly desireable on the system in the Dublin area. In addition, it will provide critical voltage
support to the Dublin area on a 24/7 basis for 365 days per annum.
As a modern gas-engine plant, with the most up-to-date control system, it will be capable of
providing almost all of the currently-defined 14 system services when viewed across its two
operating modes namely (i) standby mode and (ii) dispatched (on load) mode Unlike an
exisiting plant which requires a specific upgrade to provide a specific SS, this plant will have
the capability designed and built in to provide almost all of these services as part of the
overall package.
Delivery of New and Existing System Services
Because the plant will normally be operating at full load efficiency due to there being a
discreet number of engines running at any time to meet the dispatched load the plant expects
to get a considerable amount of part-load running. As a result of this, the plant will be in a
position to provide system services and earn DS3 revenue, as many of these services can only
be provided by running plant. Following significant analysis seven new services were
range of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and downtimes, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
Plant Net/Exported OutputThe proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output giving agross electrical output of 99.6 MW. The maximum house at full load, accounting fortransformer losses, pumps, fans, plus workshop, heating, lighting and other miscellaneousloads, is estimated to amount to 3.6 MW. This results in the plant delivering/exporting a netoutput of 96 MW.
Government’s 40% Renewable Penetration Target For 2020The Government has set down a target of 40% renewable penetration for 2020, estimated tobe equivalent to more than 5,000 MW of installed renewable capacity. Grange is a highlyefficient, fast flexible, part-load and will help increase the level of wind penetration. This willrequire new flexible peaking plant to support it, and hence the proposal for this new powerplant.
Next Steps for Processing Connections for Conventional GeneratorsThe Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) is currently developing a new integratedmarket framework (termed the I-SEM) so that the SEM becomes an integrated part of thewider European electricity market. This new market I-SEM is now planned to beimplemented on lSt October 2017. In addition, the SEM Committee is developing the newDS3 System Services framework to facilitate the integration of largescale intermittentgeneration — in Ireland’s case this is wind — onto the system in a secure and sustainablemanner. This will pave the way for EirGrid to offer new system services contracts togenerators and other providers for these services.
Grange Plant’s System Services CapabilityThe strategic characteristics of this proposed new 96 MW plant is its fast start, reliable start,short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapidrecovery post-event capability. Grange Backup Power believes this will be of enormousbenefit to the System Operator in times of changing wind generation and load demand, and ishighly desireable on the system in the Dublin area. In addition, it will provide critical voltagesupport to the Dublin area on a 24/7 basis for 365 days per annum.
As a modern gas-engine plant, with the most up—to-date control system, it will be capable ofproviding almost all of the currently-defined 14 system services when viewed across its twooperating modes namely (i) standby mode and (ii) dispatched (on load) mode Unlike anexisiting plant which requires a specific upgrade to provide a specific SS, this plant will havethe capability designed and built in to provide almost all of these services as part of theoverall package.
Delivery of New and Existing System Services
Because the plant will normally be operating at full load efficiency due to there being adiscreet number of engines running at any time to meet the dispatched load the plant expectsto get a considerable amount of part-load running. As a result of this, the plant will be in aposition to provide system services and earn DS3 revenue, as many of these services can onlybe provided by running plant. Following significant analysis seven new services were
range of plant characteristics including fast start, reliable start, short minimum up and downtimes, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapid recovery post-event.
Plant Net/Exported OutputThe proposed project consists of six gas engines, each of 16.6 MW electrical output giving agross electrical output of 99.6 MW. The maximum house at full load, accounting fortransformer losses, pumps, fans, plus workshop, heating, lighting and other miscellaneousloads, is estimated to amount to 3.6 MW. This results in the plant delivering/exporting a netoutput of 96 MW.
Government’s 40% Renewable Penetration Target For 2020The Government has set down a target of 40% renewable penetration for 2020, estimated tobe equivalent to more than 5,000 MW of installed renewable capacity. Grange is a highlyefficient, fast flexible, part-load and will help increase the level of wind penetration. This willrequire new flexible peaking plant to support it, and hence the proposal for this new powerplant.
Next Steps for Processing Connections for Conventional GeneratorsThe Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) is currently developing a new integratedmarket framework (termed the I-SEM) so that the SEM becomes an integrated part of thewider European electricity market. This new market I-SEM is now planned to beimplemented on lSt October 2017. In addition, the SEM Committee is developing the newDS3 System Services framework to facilitate the integration of largescale intermittentgeneration — in Ireland’s case this is wind — onto the system in a secure and sustainablemanner. This will pave the way for EirGrid to offer new system services contracts togenerators and other providers for these services.
Grange Plant’s System Services CapabilityThe strategic characteristics of this proposed new 96 MW plant is its fast start, reliable start,short minimum up and down times, high ramp rates, high part-load performance and rapidrecovery post-event capability. Grange Backup Power believes this will be of enormousbenefit to the System Operator in times of changing wind generation and load demand, and ishighly desireable on the system in the Dublin area. In addition, it will provide critical voltagesupport to the Dublin area on a 24/7 basis for 365 days per annum.
As a modern gas-engine plant, with the most up-to-date control system, it will be capable ofproviding almost all of the currently-defined 14 system services when viewed across its twooperating modes namely (i) standby mode and (ii) dispatched (on load) mode Unlike anexisiting plant which requires a specific upgrade to provide a specific SS, this plant will havethe capability designed and built in to provide almost all of these services as part of theoverall package.
Delivery of New and Existing System Services
Because the plant will normally be operating at full load efficiency due to there being adiscreet number of engines running at any time to meet the dispatched load the plant expectsto get a considerable amount of part-load running. As a result of this, the plant will be in aposition to provide system services and earn DS3 revenue, as many of these services can onlybe provided by running plant. Following significant analysis seven new services were
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approved by the SEMC in December 2013; these are shown below with the existing services,
together with a brief description of the seven new services:
‘4.1.1 Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the response in terms of active power
output and synchronising torque that a unit can provide following disturbances. It is a
response that is immediately available from synchronous generators that are on load. The
Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.2 Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is a new service where plant on the system responds after 2
seconds following a system fault or system event to support and assist in the system frequency
recovery. The Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.3 Dynamic Reactive Response (DRR) is defined as the ability of a unit when connected to
deliver a reactive current response, for voltage dips in excess of 30%. The Grange plant can deliver
this service.
‘4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.6 Ramping Margin (RM1, RM3 & RM8) services enable the System
Operator to manage the variability and uncertainty on the power system arising from high
levels of variable generation. The Grange plant can deliver these three ramping services.
‘4.1.7 Fast Post‐Fault Active Power Recovery (FPFAPR) is a new service that rewards
units that can recover their MW output quickly following a voltage disturbance (including
transmission faults). Further investigation is being done to confirm that the Grange plant can
deliver this service.
‘4.1.8 to 4.1.14: These are the seven existing system services. The Grange plant can deliver
all of these services.
approved by the SEMC in December 2013; these are shown below with the existing services,
together with a brief description of the seven new services:
‘4.1.1 Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the response in terms of active power
output and synchronising torque that a unit can provide following disturbances. It is a
response that is immediately available from synchronous generators that are on load. The
Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.2 Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is a new service where plant on the system responds after 2
seconds following a system fault or system event to support and assist in the system frequency
recovery. The Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.3 Dynamic Reactive Response (DRR) is defined as the ability of a unit when connected to
deliver a reactive current response, for voltage dips in excess of 30%. The Grange plant can deliver
this service.
‘4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.6 Ramping Margin (RM1, RM3 & RM8) services enable the System
Operator to manage the variability and uncertainty on the power system arising from high
levels of variable generation. The Grange plant can deliver these three ramping services.
‘4.1.7 Fast Post‐Fault Active Power Recovery (FPFAPR) is a new service that rewards
units that can recover their MW output quickly following a voltage disturbance (including
transmission faults). Further investigation is being done to confirm that the Grange plant can
deliver this service.
‘4.1.8 to 4.1.14: These are the seven existing system services. The Grange plant can deliver
all of these services.
approved by the SEMC in December 2013; these are shown below with the existing services,together with a brief description of the seven new services:
New Services Existing Services
SIR Synchronous Inertial Response SRP Steady-state reactive power
FFR Fast Frequency Response POR Primary Operating Reserve
DRR Dynamic Reactive Response SOR Secondary Operating Reserve
RM1 Ramping Margin 1 Hour TOR1 Tertiary Operating Reserve 1
RM3 Ramping Margin 3 Hour TOR2 Tertiary Operating Reserve 2
RM8 Ramping Margin 8 Hour RRD Replacement Reserve (De-Synchronised)
FPFAPR Fast Post-Fault Active Power RRS Replacement ReserveRecovery (Synchronised)
‘4.1.1 Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the response in terms of active poweroutput and synchronising torque that a unit can provide following disturbances. It is aresponse that is immediately available from synchronous generators that are on load. TheGrange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.2 Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is a new service where plant on the system responds after 2seconds following a system fault or system event to support and assist in the system frequencyrecovery. The Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.3 Dynamic Reactive Response (DRR) is defined as the ability of a unit when connected todeliver a reactive current response, for voltage dips in excess of 30%. The Grange plant can deliverthis service.
‘4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.6 Ramping Margin (RM1, RM3 & RM8) services enable the SystemOperator to manage the variability and uncertainty on the power system arising from highlevels of variable generation. The Grange plant can deliver these three ramping services.
‘4.1.7 Fast Post-Fault Active Power Recovery (FPFAPR) is a new service that rewardsunits that can recover their MW output quickly following a voltage disturbance (includingtransmission faults). Further investigation is being done to confirm that the Grange plant candeliver this service.
‘4.1.8 to 4.1.14: These are the seven existing system services. The Grange plant can deliverall of these services.
approved by the SEMC in December 2013; these are shown below with the existing services,
together with a brief description of the seven new services:
‘4.1.1 Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the response in terms of active power
output and synchronising torque that a unit can provide following disturbances. It is a
response that is immediately available from synchronous generators that are on load. The
Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.2 Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is a new service where plant on the system responds after 2
seconds following a system fault or system event to support and assist in the system frequency
recovery. The Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.3 Dynamic Reactive Response (DRR) is defined as the ability of a unit when connected to
deliver a reactive current response, for voltage dips in excess of 30%. The Grange plant can deliver
this service.
‘4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.6 Ramping Margin (RM1, RM3 & RM8) services enable the System
Operator to manage the variability and uncertainty on the power system arising from high
levels of variable generation. The Grange plant can deliver these three ramping services.
‘4.1.7 Fast Post‐Fault Active Power Recovery (FPFAPR) is a new service that rewards
units that can recover their MW output quickly following a voltage disturbance (including
transmission faults). Further investigation is being done to confirm that the Grange plant can
deliver this service.
‘4.1.8 to 4.1.14: These are the seven existing system services. The Grange plant can deliver
all of these services.
approved by the SEMC in December 2013; these are shown below with the existing services,
together with a brief description of the seven new services:
‘4.1.1 Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the response in terms of active power
output and synchronising torque that a unit can provide following disturbances. It is a
response that is immediately available from synchronous generators that are on load. The
Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.2 Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is a new service where plant on the system responds after 2
seconds following a system fault or system event to support and assist in the system frequency
recovery. The Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.3 Dynamic Reactive Response (DRR) is defined as the ability of a unit when connected to
deliver a reactive current response, for voltage dips in excess of 30%. The Grange plant can deliver
this service.
‘4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.6 Ramping Margin (RM1, RM3 & RM8) services enable the System
Operator to manage the variability and uncertainty on the power system arising from high
levels of variable generation. The Grange plant can deliver these three ramping services.
‘4.1.7 Fast Post‐Fault Active Power Recovery (FPFAPR) is a new service that rewards
units that can recover their MW output quickly following a voltage disturbance (including
transmission faults). Further investigation is being done to confirm that the Grange plant can
deliver this service.
‘4.1.8 to 4.1.14: These are the seven existing system services. The Grange plant can deliver
all of these services.
approved by the SEMC in December 2013; these are shown below with the existing services,together with a brief description of the seven new services:
New Services Existing Services
SIR Synchronous Inertial Response SRP Steady-state reactive power
FFR Fast Frequency Response POR Primary Operating Reserve
DRR Dynamic Reactive Response SOR Secondary Operating Reserve
RM1 Ramping Margin 1 Hour TOR1 Tertiary Operating Reserve 1
RM3 Ramping Margin 3 Hour TOR2 Tertiary Operating Reserve 2
RM8 Ramping Margin 8 Hour RRD Replacement Reserve (De-Synchronised)
FPFAPR Fast Post-Fault Active Power RRS Replacement ReserveRecovery (Synchronised)
‘4.1.1 Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the response in terms of active poweroutput and synchronising torque that a unit can provide following disturbances. It is aresponse that is immediately available from synchronous generators that are on load. TheGrange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.2 Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is a new service where plant on the system responds after 2seconds following a system fault or system event to support and assist in the system frequencyrecovery. The Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.3 Dynamic Reactive Response (DRR) is defined as the ability of a unit when connected todeliver a reactive current response, for voltage dips in excess of 30%. The Grange plant can deliverthis service.
‘4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.6 Ramping Margin (RM1, RM3 & RM8) services enable the SystemOperator to manage the variability and uncertainty on the power system arising from highlevels of variable generation. The Grange plant can deliver these three ramping services.
‘4.1.7 Fast Post-Fault Active Power Recovery (FPFAPR) is a new service that rewardsunits that can recover their MW output quickly following a voltage disturbance (includingtransmission faults). Further investigation is being done to confirm that the Grange plant candeliver this service.
‘4.1.8 to 4.1.14: These are the seven existing system services. The Grange plant can deliverall of these services.
approved by the SEMC in December 2013; these are shown below with the existing services,together with a brief description of the seven new services:
New Services Existing Services
SIR Synchronous Inertial Response SRP Steady-state reactive power
FFR Fast Frequency Response POR Primary Operating Reserve
DRR Dynamic Reactive Response SOR Secondary Operating Reserve
RM1 Ramping Margin 1 Hour TOR1 Tertiary Operating Reserve 1
RM3 Ramping Margin 3 Hour TOR2 Tertiary Operating Reserve 2
RM8 Ramping Margin 8 Hour RRD Replacement Reserve (De-Synchronised)
FPFAPR Fast Post-Fault Active Power RRS Replacement ReserveRecovery (Synchronised)
‘4.1.1 Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the response in terms of active poweroutput and synchronising torque that a unit can provide following disturbances. It is aresponse that is immediately available from synchronous generators that are on load. TheGrange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.2 Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is a new service where plant on the system responds after 2seconds following a system fault or system event to support and assist in the system frequencyrecovery. The Grange plant can deliver this service.
‘4.1.3 Dynamic Reactive Response (DRR) is defined as the ability of a unit when connected todeliver a reactive current response, for voltage dips in excess of 30%. The Grange plant can deliverthis service.
‘4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.6 Ramping Margin (RM1, RM3 & RM8) services enable the SystemOperator to manage the variability and uncertainty on the power system arising from highlevels of variable generation. The Grange plant can deliver these three ramping services.
‘4.1.7 Fast Post-Fault Active Power Recovery (FPFAPR) is a new service that rewardsunits that can recover their MW output quickly following a voltage disturbance (includingtransmission faults). Further investigation is being done to confirm that the Grange plant candeliver this service.
‘4.1.8 to 4.1.14: These are the seven existing system services. The Grange plant can deliverall of these services.
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Energy Policy
Introduction: The purpose of this section is to outline the potential impacts the proposed
development will have in terms of energy usage and energy provision. A review of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 to determine what policies and objectives have been identified
for South Dublin in relation to energy has been undertaken. A summary of the proposed
development’s compliance with these policies and objectives is set out in this Chapter.
Relevant SDCC Energy Policies and Objectives: One addition to the SDCC Development
Plan 2016-2022 that didn’t feature in the previous Plan is a section on Energy (Section 10 of
the Development Plan). Contained in this Section of the Plan are a number of policies and
objectives that are related to the proposed development, mainly in the areas of: - Energy
Performance in New Buildings - Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation - Low Carbon District
Heating Networks A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with a number of
the policies and objectives under the categories above is given in the following sections.
Energy Performance in New Buildings: As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and operation of new buildings has a
significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency into the
future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new residential and non-
residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale, can result
in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The
following policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy
Performance in New Buildings: Energy (E) Policy 4 It is the policy of the Council to ensure
that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of climate change, and that
energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. E4 Objective 1: To ensure that medium to large
scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and that energy
efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. As discussed in Section 2.2 of this EIS, the
Wärtsilä 18V50DF was chosen for a number of reasons including the following: - High
Efficiency: Generator efficiency in excess of 98%. - Environmental performance: High
efficiency means the plant will produce less emissions (e.g. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon
Monoxide (CO), etc.) to atmosphere per unit of energy produced. - Minimal or no heating or
cooling of the facility will be required. - Minimal use of lighting as the building will be
generally unmanned. These are positive environmental aspects of the proposed development.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
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Energy Policy
Introduction: The purpose of this section is to outline the potential impacts the proposed
development will have in terms of energy usage and energy provision. A review of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 to determine what policies and objectives have been identified
for South Dublin in relation to energy has been undertaken. A summary of the proposed
development’s compliance with these policies and objectives is set out in this Chapter.
Relevant SDCC Energy Policies and Objectives: One addition to the SDCC Development
Plan 2016-2022 that didn’t feature in the previous Plan is a section on Energy (Section 10 of
the Development Plan). Contained in this Section of the Plan are a number of policies and
objectives that are related to the proposed development, mainly in the areas of: - Energy
Performance in New Buildings - Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation - Low Carbon District
Heating Networks A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with a number of
the policies and objectives under the categories above is given in the following sections.
Energy Performance in New Buildings: As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and operation of new buildings has a
significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency into the
future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new residential and non-
residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale, can result
in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The
following policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy
Performance in New Buildings: Energy (E) Policy 4 It is the policy of the Council to ensure
that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of climate change, and that
energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. E4 Objective 1: To ensure that medium to large
scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and that energy
efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. As discussed in Section 2.2 of this EIS, the
Wärtsilä 18V50DF was chosen for a number of reasons including the following: - High
Efficiency: Generator efficiency in excess of 98%. - Environmental performance: High
efficiency means the plant will produce less emissions (e.g. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon
Monoxide (CO), etc.) to atmosphere per unit of energy produced. - Minimal or no heating or
cooling of the facility will be required. - Minimal use of lighting as the building will be
generally unmanned. These are positive environmental aspects of the proposed development.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
Energy Policy
Introduction: The purpose of this section is to outline the potential impacts the proposeddevelopment will have in terms of energy usage and energy provision. A review of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022 to determine what policies and objectives have been identifiedfor South Dublin in relation to energy has been undertaken. A summary of the proposeddevelopment’s compliance with these policies and objectives is set out in this Chapter.
Relevant SDCC Energy Policies and Objectives: One addition to the SDCC DevelopmentPlan 2016-2022 that didn’t feature in the previous Plan is a section on Energy (Section 10 ofthe Development Plan). Contained in this Section of the Plan are a number of policies andobjectives that are related to the proposed development, mainly in the areas of: - EnergyPerformance in New Buildings - Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation - Low Carbon DistrictHeating Networks A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with a number ofthe policies and objectives under the categories above is given in the following sections.
Energy Performance in New Buildings: As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016—2022, the design, construction and operation of new buildings has asignificant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency into thefuture. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new residential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale, can resultin significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specificrequirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and C02 emissions. Thefollowing policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings: Energy (E) Policy 4 It is the policy of the Council to ensurethat new development is designed to take account of the impacts of climate change, and thatenergy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines. E4 Objective 1: To ensure that medium to largescale residential and commercial developments are designed to take account of the impacts ofclimate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and that energyefficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines. As discussed in Section 2.2 of this EIS, theWéirtsila 18V50DF was chosen for a number of reasons including the following: - HighEfficiency: Generator efficiency in excess of 98%. - Environmental performance: Highefficiency means the plant will produce less emissions (e.g. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), CarbonMonoxide (CO), etc.) to atmosphere per unit of energy produced. - Minimal or no heating orcooling of the facility will be required. - Minimal use of lighting as the building will begenerally unmanned. These are positive environmental aspects of the proposed development.Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/lightthe building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with highefficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well withinthe relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that theproposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings.
Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016—2022, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
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Energy Policy
Introduction: The purpose of this section is to outline the potential impacts the proposed
development will have in terms of energy usage and energy provision. A review of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 to determine what policies and objectives have been identified
for South Dublin in relation to energy has been undertaken. A summary of the proposed
development’s compliance with these policies and objectives is set out in this Chapter.
Relevant SDCC Energy Policies and Objectives: One addition to the SDCC Development
Plan 2016-2022 that didn’t feature in the previous Plan is a section on Energy (Section 10 of
the Development Plan). Contained in this Section of the Plan are a number of policies and
objectives that are related to the proposed development, mainly in the areas of: - Energy
Performance in New Buildings - Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation - Low Carbon District
Heating Networks A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with a number of
the policies and objectives under the categories above is given in the following sections.
Energy Performance in New Buildings: As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and operation of new buildings has a
significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency into the
future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new residential and non-
residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale, can result
in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The
following policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy
Performance in New Buildings: Energy (E) Policy 4 It is the policy of the Council to ensure
that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of climate change, and that
energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. E4 Objective 1: To ensure that medium to large
scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and that energy
efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. As discussed in Section 2.2 of this EIS, the
Wärtsilä 18V50DF was chosen for a number of reasons including the following: - High
Efficiency: Generator efficiency in excess of 98%. - Environmental performance: High
efficiency means the plant will produce less emissions (e.g. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon
Monoxide (CO), etc.) to atmosphere per unit of energy produced. - Minimal or no heating or
cooling of the facility will be required. - Minimal use of lighting as the building will be
generally unmanned. These are positive environmental aspects of the proposed development.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
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Energy Policy
Introduction: The purpose of this section is to outline the potential impacts the proposed
development will have in terms of energy usage and energy provision. A review of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 to determine what policies and objectives have been identified
for South Dublin in relation to energy has been undertaken. A summary of the proposed
development’s compliance with these policies and objectives is set out in this Chapter.
Relevant SDCC Energy Policies and Objectives: One addition to the SDCC Development
Plan 2016-2022 that didn’t feature in the previous Plan is a section on Energy (Section 10 of
the Development Plan). Contained in this Section of the Plan are a number of policies and
objectives that are related to the proposed development, mainly in the areas of: - Energy
Performance in New Buildings - Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation - Low Carbon District
Heating Networks A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with a number of
the policies and objectives under the categories above is given in the following sections.
Energy Performance in New Buildings: As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and operation of new buildings has a
significant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency into the
future. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new residential and non-
residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale, can result
in significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specific
requirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. The
following policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Energy
Performance in New Buildings: Energy (E) Policy 4 It is the policy of the Council to ensure
that new development is designed to take account of the impacts of climate change, and that
energy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. E4 Objective 1: To ensure that medium to large
scale residential and commercial developments are designed to take account of the impacts of
climate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and that energy
efficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with national
building regulations, policy and guidelines. As discussed in Section 2.2 of this EIS, the
Wärtsilä 18V50DF was chosen for a number of reasons including the following: - High
Efficiency: Generator efficiency in excess of 98%. - Environmental performance: High
efficiency means the plant will produce less emissions (e.g. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon
Monoxide (CO), etc.) to atmosphere per unit of energy produced. - Minimal or no heating or
cooling of the facility will be required. - Minimal use of lighting as the building will be
generally unmanned. These are positive environmental aspects of the proposed development.
Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/light
the building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with high
efficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well within
the relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that the
proposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to Energy
Performance in New Buildings.
Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
Energy Policy
Introduction: The purpose of this section is to outline the potential impacts the proposeddevelopment will have in terms of energy usage and energy provision. A review of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022 to determine what policies and objectives have been identifiedfor South Dublin in relation to energy has been undertaken. A summary of the proposeddevelopment’s compliance with these policies and objectives is set out in this Chapter.
Relevant SDCC Energy Policies and Objectives: One addition to the SDCC DevelopmentPlan 2016-2022 that didn’t feature in the previous Plan is a section on Energy (Section 10 ofthe Development Plan). Contained in this Section of the Plan are a number of policies andobjectives that are related to the proposed development, mainly in the areas of: - EnergyPerformance in New Buildings - Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation - Low Carbon DistrictHeating Networks A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with a number ofthe policies and objectives under the categories above is given in the following sections.
Energy Performance in New Buildings: As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016—2022, the design, construction and operation of new buildings has asignificant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency into thefuture. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new residential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale, can resultin significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specificrequirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and C02 emissions. Thefollowing policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings: Energy (E) Policy 4 It is the policy of the Council to ensurethat new development is designed to take account of the impacts of climate change, and thatenergy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines. E4 Objective 1: To ensure that medium to largescale residential and commercial developments are designed to take account of the impacts ofclimate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and that energyefficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines. As discussed in Section 2.2 of this EIS, theWéirtsila 18V50DF was chosen for a number of reasons including the following: - HighEfficiency: Generator efficiency in excess of 98%. - Environmental performance: Highefficiency means the plant will produce less emissions (e.g. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), CarbonMonoxide (CO), etc.) to atmosphere per unit of energy produced. - Minimal or no heating orcooling of the facility will be required. - Minimal use of lighting as the building will begenerally unmanned. These are positive environmental aspects of the proposed development.Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/lightthe building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with highefficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well withinthe relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that theproposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings.
Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016—2022, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
Energy Policy
Introduction: The purpose of this section is to outline the potential impacts the proposeddevelopment will have in terms of energy usage and energy provision. A review of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022 to determine what policies and objectives have been identifiedfor South Dublin in relation to energy has been undertaken. A summary of the proposeddevelopment’s compliance with these policies and objectives is set out in this Chapter.
Relevant SDCC Energy Policies and Objectives: One addition to the SDCC DevelopmentPlan 2016-2022 that didn’t feature in the previous Plan is a section on Energy (Section 10 ofthe Development Plan). Contained in this Section of the Plan are a number of policies andobjectives that are related to the proposed development, mainly in the areas of: - EnergyPerformance in New Buildings - Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation - Low Carbon DistrictHeating Networks A summary of the proposed development’s compliance with a number ofthe policies and objectives under the categories above is given in the following sections.
Energy Performance in New Buildings: As outlined in Section 10.2.2 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022, the design, construction and operation of new buildings has asignificant role to play in reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency into thefuture. The integration of energy issues into the life cycle of all new residential and non-residential buildings, from the neighbourhood, street and individual building scale, can resultin significant savings at the local level. It should also be ensured that there are specificrequirements with regard to thermal performance, overall energy use and CO2 emissions. Thefollowing policy and objective are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings: Energy (E) Policy 4 It is the policy of the Council to ensurethat new development is designed to take account of the impacts of climate change, and thatenergy efficiency and renewable energy measures are considered in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines. E4 Objective 1: To ensure that medium to largescale residential and commercial developments are designed to take account of the impacts ofclimate change, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, and that energyefficiency and renewable energy measures are incorporated in accordance with nationalbuilding regulations, policy and guidelines. As discussed in Section 2.2 of this EIS, theWéirtsiléi 18V50DF was chosen for a number of reasons including the following: - HighEfficiency: Generator efficiency in excess of 98%. - Environmental performance: Highefficiency means the plant will produce less emissions (e.g. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), CarbonMonoxide (CO), etc.) to atmosphere per unit of energy produced. - Minimal or no heating orcooling of the facility will be required. - Minimal use of lighting as the building will begenerally unmanned. These are positive environmental aspects of the proposed development.Given the fact that the proposed development will use minimal energy to run/heat/cool/lightthe building, it will only use energy to generate electrical power, it has generators with highefficiency levels, and given the fact that the emissions from the proposed site are well withinthe relevant Air Quality Standards (see Chapter 9 of this EIS), it is considered that theproposed development is compliant with the above policy and objective relating to EnergyPerformance in New Buildings.
Waste Heat Recovery and Utilisation: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022, there is much potential for the capturing and utilisation of
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waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-
used on-site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and
objectives are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and
Utilisation: Energy (E) Policy 5 It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of
waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended
industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary
operation on site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste
heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in new or extended industrial
and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation on
site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy
partnerships among businesses in the County. E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy
self sufficiency across business sectors. Waste heat will be generated within the main
building of the proposed facility and will not be required at the site. Therefore there is
potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby sites or potentially by existing or future
developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a positive environmental aspect of the
project. Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed
development at the time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be
capable of accommodating heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat
exchangers, etc., and the applicant is keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the
future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it during detailed design or at another time in
the future following discussions with the relevant bodies, including SDCC. It is therefore
considered that the proposed development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 and its associated objectives.
Low Carbon District Heating Networks: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses and built environment of South
Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon district heating
networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and renewable
energy sources. The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the
energy profile of the commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a
number of Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of
the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin
village, located in close proximity to the proposed development site. The following area one
of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Low
Carbon District Heating Networks: Energy (E) Policy 6 (a) It is the policy of the Council to
support the development of low carbon district heating networks across the County based on
technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewable
energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low
Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential. E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built
environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the future realisation of
local energy networks and a move towards decentralised energy systems. As discussed in
Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which could
potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As
discussed above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest
Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of
land to the north of t proposed site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for
strategic development in accordance with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-
used on-site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and
objectives are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and
Utilisation: Energy (E) Policy 5 It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of
waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended
industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary
operation on site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste
heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in new or extended industrial
and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation on
site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy
partnerships among businesses in the County. E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy
self sufficiency across business sectors. Waste heat will be generated within the main
building of the proposed facility and will not be required at the site. Therefore there is
potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby sites or potentially by existing or future
developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a positive environmental aspect of the
project. Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed
development at the time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be
capable of accommodating heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat
exchangers, etc., and the applicant is keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the
future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it during detailed design or at another time in
the future following discussions with the relevant bodies, including SDCC. It is therefore
considered that the proposed development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 and its associated objectives.
Low Carbon District Heating Networks: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses and built environment of South
Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon district heating
networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and renewable
energy sources. The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the
energy profile of the commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a
number of Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of
the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin
village, located in close proximity to the proposed development site. The following area one
of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Low
Carbon District Heating Networks: Energy (E) Policy 6 (a) It is the policy of the Council to
support the development of low carbon district heating networks across the County based on
technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewable
energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low
Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential. E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built
environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the future realisation of
local energy networks and a move towards decentralised energy systems. As discussed in
Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which could
potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As
discussed above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest
Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of
land to the north of t proposed site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for
strategic development in accordance with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-used on-site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy andobjectives are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery andUtilisation: Energy (E) Policy 5 It is the policy of the Council to promote the development ofwaste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extendedindustrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primaryoperation on site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of wasteheat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in new or extended industrialand commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation onsite generates waste heat. E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energypartnerships among businesses in the County. E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energyself sufficiency across business sectors. Waste heat will be generated within the mainbuilding of the proposed facility and will not be required at the site. Therefore there ispotential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby sites or potentially by existing or futuredeveloped residential dwellings in the area. This is a positive environmental aspect of theproject. Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposeddevelopment at the time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would becapable of accommodating heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heatexchangers, etc., and the applicant is keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in thefuture. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it during detailed design or at another time inthe future following discussions with the relevant bodies, including SDCC. It is thereforeconsidered that the proposed development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022 and its associated objectives.
Low Carbon District Heating Networks: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016—2022, the diverse mix of land uses and built environment of SouthDublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon district heatingnetworks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and renewableenergy sources. The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses theenergy profile of the commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified anumber of Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One ofthe ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkinvillage, located in close proximity to the proposed development site. The following area oneof the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in relation to LowCarbon District Heating Networks: Energy (E) Policy 6 (a) It is the policy of the Council tosupport the development of low carbon district heating networks across the County based ontechnologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewableenergy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas.E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in LowCarbon District Heating Areas of Potential. E6 Objective 2: To future proof the builtenvironment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the future realisation oflocal energy networks and a move towards decentralised energy systems. As discussed inSection 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which couldpotentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. Asdiscussed above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highestLow Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion ofland to the north of t proposed site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide forstrategic development in accordance with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-
used on-site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and
objectives are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and
Utilisation: Energy (E) Policy 5 It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of
waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended
industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary
operation on site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste
heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in new or extended industrial
and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation on
site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy
partnerships among businesses in the County. E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy
self sufficiency across business sectors. Waste heat will be generated within the main
building of the proposed facility and will not be required at the site. Therefore there is
potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby sites or potentially by existing or future
developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a positive environmental aspect of the
project. Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed
development at the time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be
capable of accommodating heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat
exchangers, etc., and the applicant is keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the
future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it during detailed design or at another time in
the future following discussions with the relevant bodies, including SDCC. It is therefore
considered that the proposed development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 and its associated objectives.
Low Carbon District Heating Networks: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses and built environment of South
Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon district heating
networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and renewable
energy sources. The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the
energy profile of the commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a
number of Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of
the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin
village, located in close proximity to the proposed development site. The following area one
of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Low
Carbon District Heating Networks: Energy (E) Policy 6 (a) It is the policy of the Council to
support the development of low carbon district heating networks across the County based on
technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewable
energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low
Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential. E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built
environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the future realisation of
local energy networks and a move towards decentralised energy systems. As discussed in
Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which could
potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As
discussed above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest
Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of
land to the north of t proposed site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for
strategic development in accordance with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-
used on-site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy and
objectives are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery and
Utilisation: Energy (E) Policy 5 It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of
waste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extended
industrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary
operation on site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of waste
heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in new or extended industrial
and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation on
site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energy
partnerships among businesses in the County. E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energy
self sufficiency across business sectors. Waste heat will be generated within the main
building of the proposed facility and will not be required at the site. Therefore there is
potential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby sites or potentially by existing or future
developed residential dwellings in the area. This is a positive environmental aspect of the
project. Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposed
development at the time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would be
capable of accommodating heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heat
exchangers, etc., and the applicant is keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in the
future. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it during detailed design or at another time in
the future following discussions with the relevant bodies, including SDCC. It is therefore
considered that the proposed development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022 and its associated objectives.
Low Carbon District Heating Networks: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCC
Development Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses and built environment of South
Dublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon district heating
networks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and renewable
energy sources. The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses the
energy profile of the commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified a
number of Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One of
the ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkin
village, located in close proximity to the proposed development site. The following area one
of the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Low
Carbon District Heating Networks: Energy (E) Policy 6 (a) It is the policy of the Council to
support the development of low carbon district heating networks across the County based on
technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewable
energy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas.
E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in Low
Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential. E6 Objective 2: To future proof the built
environment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the future realisation of
local energy networks and a move towards decentralised energy systems. As discussed in
Section 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which could
potentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. As
discussed above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highest
Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion of
land to the north of t proposed site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide for
strategic development in accordance with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-used on-site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy andobjectives are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery andUtilisation: Energy (E) Policy 5 It is the policy of the Council to promote the development ofwaste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extendedindustrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primaryoperation on site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of wasteheat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in new or extended industrialand commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation onsite generates waste heat. E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energypartnerships among businesses in the County. E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energyself sufficiency across business sectors. Waste heat will be generated within the mainbuilding of the proposed facility and will not be required at the site. Therefore there ispotential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby sites or potentially by existing or futuredeveloped residential dwellings in the area. This is a positive environmental aspect of theproject. Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposeddevelopment at the time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would becapable of accommodating heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heatexchangers, etc., and the applicant is keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in thefuture. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it during detailed design or at another time inthe future following discussions with the relevant bodies, including SDCC. It is thereforeconsidered that the proposed development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022 and its associated objectives.
Low Carbon District Heating Networks: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016—2022, the diverse mix of land uses and built environment of SouthDublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon district heatingnetworks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and renewableenergy sources. The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses theenergy profile of the commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified anumber of Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One ofthe ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkinvillage, located in close proximity to the proposed development site. The following area oneof the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in relation to LowCarbon District Heating Networks: Energy (E) Policy 6 (a) It is the policy of the Council tosupport the development of low carbon district heating networks across the County based ontechnologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewableenergy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas.E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in LowCarbon District Heating Areas of Potential. E6 Objective 2: To future proof the builtenvironment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the future realisation oflocal energy networks and a move towards decentralised energy systems. As discussed inSection 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which couldpotentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. Asdiscussed above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highestLow Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion ofland to the north of t proposed site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide forstrategic development in accordance with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable
waste heat generated by premises that generate un-used heat, which could be captured and re-used on-site or by premises on adjoining and nearby sites. The following policy andobjectives are outlined in the Development Plan in relation to Waste Heat Recovery andUtilisation: Energy (E) Policy 5 It is the policy of the Council to promote the development ofwaste heat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat in new or extendedindustrial and commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primaryoperation on site generates waste heat. E5 Objective 1: To promote the development of wasteheat technologies and the utilisation and sharing of waste heat, in new or extended industrialand commercial developments, where the processes associated with the primary operation onsite generates waste heat. E5 Objective 2: To promote the development of local energypartnerships among businesses in the County. E5 Objective 3: To promote increased energyself sufficiency across business sectors. Waste heat will be generated within the mainbuilding of the proposed facility and will not be required at the site. Therefore there ispotential for this un-used heat to be used by nearby sites or potentially by existing or futuredeveloped residential dwellings in the area. This is a positive environmental aspect of theproject. Waste Heat and Recovery has not been incorporated into the design of the proposeddevelopment at the time of submitting this planning application; however the plant would becapable of accommodating heat recovery following installation of some piping, pumps, heatexchangers, etc., and the applicant is keen to incorporate this feature in the facility in thefuture. It is therefore proposed to incorporate it during detailed design or at another time inthe future following discussions with the relevant bodies, including SDCC. It is thereforeconsidered that the proposed development is compliant with Policy E5 in the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022 and its associated objectives.
Low Carbon District Heating Networks: As outlined in Section 10.2.3 of the SDCCDevelopment Plan 2016-2022, the diverse mix of land uses and built environment of SouthDublin County offers potential for the development of local low carbon district heatingnetworks. District heating networks can be based on a variety of technologies and renewableenergy sources. The South Dublin Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) analyses theenergy profile of the commercial, residential and municipal sectors and has identified anumber of Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. One ofthe ten highest Areas of Potential as listed in the SDCC Development Plan is Clondalkinvillage, located in close proximity to the proposed development site. The following area oneof the policies and two of the objectives outlined in the Development Plan in relation to LowCarbon District Heating Networks: Energy (E) Policy 6 (a) It is the policy of the Council tosupport the development of low carbon district heating networks across the County based ontechnologies such as combined heat and power (CHP), large scale heat pumps, and renewableenergy opportunities including geothermal energy, energy from waste, biomass and bio-gas.E6 Objective 1: To prioritise the development of low carbon district heating networks in LowCarbon District Heating Areas of Potential. E6 Objective 2: To future proof the builtenvironment in Low Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential to aid the future realisation oflocal energy networks and a move towards decentralised energy systems. As discussed inSection 15.2.2 of this EIS, the proposed development will generate waste heat, which couldpotentially be used to supply Low Carbon District Heating Networks in the future. Asdiscussed above, the nearby Clondalkin village has been identified as one of the ten highestLow Carbon District Heating Areas of Potential in South Dublin County. Also, a portion ofland to the north of t proposed site, north of the Canal has been zoned as “SDZ To provide forstrategic development in accordance with approved planning schemes”, and may be suitable
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for the installation of a Low Carbon District Heating Network, when developed. It is
considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the implementation of
the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its waste heat to a
District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of the project.
Other Energy Considerations
Storage of Surplus Power: The possibility of storing surplus power generated at the
proposed facility has been considered; however it is very unlikely that there will be any
surplus power – it is anticipated that all power generated will be used by the occupant in
Grange Castle Business Park, or by others via the national grid. In addition the installation of
power storage equipment on the site was not considered possible due to lack of free space on
site. Given the low likelihood that storage of surplus power will be required it is considered
more favourable to maintain existing site coverage rates and existing green landscaping
plans.
Use of Generated Power in the Future: As discussed previously the design of the proposed
facility allows for power generated at the site to be distributed to an occupant in the Grange
Castle Business Park, and also to the national grid, which will allow distribution to other
users in the area. This strategy for the plant is proposed for the future in the short, medium
and long term.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the proposed development is compliant with the relevant
policies and objectives outlined in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 related to energy
and it is considered that the proposed development will have a positive impact on the
environment in terms of efficient energy generation and usage.
for the installation of a Low Carbon District Heating Network, when developed. It is
considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the implementation of
the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its waste heat to a
District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of the project.
Other Energy Considerations
Storage of Surplus Power: The possibility of storing surplus power generated at the
proposed facility has been considered; however it is very unlikely that there will be any
surplus power – it is anticipated that all power generated will be used by the occupant in
Grange Castle Business Park, or by others via the national grid. In addition the installation of
power storage equipment on the site was not considered possible due to lack of free space on
site. Given the low likelihood that storage of surplus power will be required it is considered
more favourable to maintain existing site coverage rates and existing green landscaping
plans.
Use of Generated Power in the Future: As discussed previously the design of the proposed
facility allows for power generated at the site to be distributed to an occupant in the Grange
Castle Business Park, and also to the national grid, which will allow distribution to other
users in the area. This strategy for the plant is proposed for the future in the short, medium
and long term.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the proposed development is compliant with the relevant
policies and objectives outlined in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 related to energy
and it is considered that the proposed development will have a positive impact on the
environment in terms of efficient energy generation and usage.
for the installation of a Low Carbon District Heating Network, when developed. It isconsidered that the proposed development has the potential to support the implementation ofthe policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its waste heat to aDistrict Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of the project.
Other Energy Considerations
Storage of Surplus Power: The possibility of storing surplus power generated at theproposed facility has been considered; however it is very unlikely that there will be anysurplus power — it is anticipated that all power generated will be used by the occupant inGrange Castle Business Park, or by others via the national grid. In addition the installation ofpower storage equipment on the site was not considered possible due to lack of free space onsite. Given the low likelihood that storage of surplus power will be required it is consideredmore favourable to maintain existing site coverage rates and existing green landscapingplans.
Use of Generated Power in the Future: As discussed previously the design of the proposedfacility allows for power generated at the site to be distributed to an occupant in the GrangeCastle Business Park, and also to the national grid, which will allow distribution to otherusers in the area. This strategy for the plant is proposed for the future in the short, mediumand long term.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the proposed development is compliant with the relevantpolicies and objectives outlined in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 related to energyand it is considered that the proposed development will have a positive impact on theenvironment in terms of efficient energy generation and usage.
for the installation of a Low Carbon District Heating Network, when developed. It is
considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the implementation of
the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its waste heat to a
District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of the project.
Other Energy Considerations
Storage of Surplus Power: The possibility of storing surplus power generated at the
proposed facility has been considered; however it is very unlikely that there will be any
surplus power – it is anticipated that all power generated will be used by the occupant in
Grange Castle Business Park, or by others via the national grid. In addition the installation of
power storage equipment on the site was not considered possible due to lack of free space on
site. Given the low likelihood that storage of surplus power will be required it is considered
more favourable to maintain existing site coverage rates and existing green landscaping
plans.
Use of Generated Power in the Future: As discussed previously the design of the proposed
facility allows for power generated at the site to be distributed to an occupant in the Grange
Castle Business Park, and also to the national grid, which will allow distribution to other
users in the area. This strategy for the plant is proposed for the future in the short, medium
and long term.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the proposed development is compliant with the relevant
policies and objectives outlined in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 related to energy
and it is considered that the proposed development will have a positive impact on the
environment in terms of efficient energy generation and usage.
for the installation of a Low Carbon District Heating Network, when developed. It is
considered that the proposed development has the potential to support the implementation of
the policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its waste heat to a
District Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of the project.
Other Energy Considerations
Storage of Surplus Power: The possibility of storing surplus power generated at the
proposed facility has been considered; however it is very unlikely that there will be any
surplus power – it is anticipated that all power generated will be used by the occupant in
Grange Castle Business Park, or by others via the national grid. In addition the installation of
power storage equipment on the site was not considered possible due to lack of free space on
site. Given the low likelihood that storage of surplus power will be required it is considered
more favourable to maintain existing site coverage rates and existing green landscaping
plans.
Use of Generated Power in the Future: As discussed previously the design of the proposed
facility allows for power generated at the site to be distributed to an occupant in the Grange
Castle Business Park, and also to the national grid, which will allow distribution to other
users in the area. This strategy for the plant is proposed for the future in the short, medium
and long term.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the proposed development is compliant with the relevant
policies and objectives outlined in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 related to energy
and it is considered that the proposed development will have a positive impact on the
environment in terms of efficient energy generation and usage.
for the installation of a Low Carbon District Heating Network, when developed. It isconsidered that the proposed development has the potential to support the implementation ofthe policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its waste heat to aDistrict Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of the project.
Other Energy Considerations
Storage of Surplus Power: The possibility of storing surplus power generated at theproposed facility has been considered; however it is very unlikely that there will be anysurplus power — it is anticipated that all power generated will be used by the occupant inGrange Castle Business Park, or by others via the national grid. In addition the installation ofpower storage equipment on the site was not considered possible due to lack of free space onsite. Given the low likelihood that storage of surplus power will be required it is consideredmore favourable to maintain existing site coverage rates and existing green landscapingplans.
Use of Generated Power in the Future: As discussed previously the design of the proposedfacility allows for power generated at the site to be distributed to an occupant in the GrangeCastle Business Park, and also to the national grid, which will allow distribution to otherusers in the area. This strategy for the plant is proposed for the future in the short, mediumand long term.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the proposed development is compliant with the relevantpolicies and objectives outlined in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 related to energyand it is considered that the proposed development will have a positive impact on theenvironment in terms of efficient energy generation and usage.
for the installation of a Low Carbon District Heating Network, when developed. It isconsidered that the proposed development has the potential to support the implementation ofthe policy and objectives outlined above, by providing some or all of its waste heat to aDistrict Heating Network nearby. This is a positive environmental aspect of the project.
Other Energy Considerations
Storage of Surplus Power: The possibility of storing surplus power generated at theproposed facility has been considered; however it is very unlikely that there will be anysurplus power — it is anticipated that all power generated will be used by the occupant inGrange Castle Business Park, or by others via the national grid. In addition the installation ofpower storage equipment on the site was not considered possible due to lack of free space onsite. Given the low likelihood that storage of surplus power will be required it is consideredmore favourable to maintain existing site coverage rates and existing green landscapingplans.
Use of Generated Power in the Future: As discussed previously the design of the proposedfacility allows for power generated at the site to be distributed to an occupant in the GrangeCastle Business Park, and also to the national grid, which will allow distribution to otherusers in the area. This strategy for the plant is proposed for the future in the short, mediumand long term.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the proposed development is compliant with the relevantpolicies and objectives outlined in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 related to energyand it is considered that the proposed development will have a positive impact on theenvironment in terms of efficient energy generation and usage.
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