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DLR Weekly Planning16 Mar 2026

D26A/0204

ESB's Carrickmines 220KV Substation, Ballyogan Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18

Lead potentialMedium

Well-defined specialist solar installation over an existing cabin, but modest scale (approx 48 sq.m.).

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeRetrofit Energy Upgrade
Development sectorInfrastructure Utilities
Matched trades3

Source description

What is being proposed

We, ESB Telecoms Ltd seek permission for the installation of solar panels on a steel frame structure over an existing telecommunications cabin (covering an area of approximately 48 sq.m., to a maximum height not exceeding 4.6 metres above ground level). Works to include all ancillary development works; all within ESB Telecoms Ltd Northern Telecommunications Compound.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

3 evidence-led matches
01

Solar

High

Proposal explicitly seeks installation of solar panels on a steel frame structure over an existing telecommunications cabin.

02

Structural Steel

High

Solar panels mounted on a steel frame structure, explicitly named.

03

Electrical

Medium

Solar panel installation implies electrical connection works, though not explicitly detailed.