Wave Dynamics, acoustic consultants, recently collaborated with Ballyloo Solar Farm Limited for the planning application for Ballyloo Solar Farm. The development includes 192 hectares in the townlands of Ballybar Upper, Ballyloo, Ballyryan, Garryhundon, and Linkardstown, in County Carlow.

The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 30 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 4 no. single storey spare parts containers, 4 no. Ring Main Units, 8 no. weather stations, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, private lands and within theL3051, L3052 and L3050 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks,2 no. stream deck crossings and 1 no. horizontal directional drill, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works.

Wave Dynamics undertook the baseline survey, a full 3D operational noise model and construction noise predictions for the development. A comprehensive noise impact assessment was produced based for planning.