FS007081 DesignPro Cahiracon Quay Tidal Energy Testing

Name:

DesignPro Limited

Address:

Rathkeale Industrial Estate, Rathkeale, Limerick, V94 E5C0

Description:

GKinetic Ltd. is an Irish developer of a submerged tidal energy device composed of twin, vertical-axis turbines mounted either side of a buoyant, teardrop vessel. The vessel has a shaped bluff body which is moored to the seabed. The technology exploits the natural phenomena that occurs when fluid accelerates around and outside an obstacle. This allows for significant energy to be generated in low flows. The device is scalable up to 1 MW and can be deployed in arrays to maximise power generation.

The test devices proposed for deployment off the pier at Inishmurry (Cahiracon, Co Clare) are 60kW devices. The shape of the vessel increases the speed of water into the turbines. The combination of the accelerated flow along with our patented Blade Pitch Control System results in higher power outputs. There are no major civil works required and the devices can be simply anchored in the channel. The concept has undergone staged development, in-time with industry best practice.

Location:

Off the pier at Inishmurry (Cahiracon, Co Clare)

A public consultation was held on this application from Friday, 15 May 2020 to Tuesday, 22 June 2020.

As the eight appendices to the Natura Impact Statement were inadvertently not published online during the consultation period, it was deemed necessary to hold a further period of public consultation. The second consultation period ran from Friday, 27 August 2021 to Monday, 27 September 2021.

The new documents available online are:

• Appx 1 - NPWS Consultation

• Appx 2 - IWDG Consultation

• Appx 3 - IFI Consultation

• Appx 4 - Subtidal Survey March 2019

• Appx 5 - IWDG CPOD Monitoring Study

• Appx 6 - Bird Usage Survey (May 2017 to April 2018)

• Appx 7 - Winter Waterbird Survey, May 2017-April 2018. Dot Density Maps

• Appx 8 - DRP60 Preliminary Marine Installation Manual, H2020 60kW Test Project

A copy of the additional information is available for inspection from Friday, 27 August 2021 to Monday, 27 September 2021, free of charge at:

•Planning Department, Clare County Council, Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 DXP2

By appointment only with the Planning Department. To view the documents at the public counter call: (065) 6846232, or email planoff@clarecoco.ie

Planning Counter Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed - Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays

•Kilrush Garda Station, Ennis Road, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 Y191

Tel: (065) 908 0550. Email: Kilrush_ds@garda.ie

•Kilrush Public Library, O'Gorman Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare

Tel: (065) 9051504

Email: library_mailbox@clarecoco.ie

Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m

Commencement Date:

Friday, 27 August 2021

Closing Date:

Monday, 27 September 2021

Making a Submission:

Submissions or observations regarding the additional information now provided for consultation may be made, giving reasons, between 27 August 2021 and 27 September 2021 (quoting ref: FS007081) to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Foreshore Section, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Newtown Road, Wexford, Co. Wexford or foreshore@housing.gov.ie.

The closing date for submissions is close of business (17.30) on 27 September 2021.

Submissions received outside of the public consultation period cannot be considered.

All objections and representations received will be forwarded to the applicant for comment prior to any decision being made in the matter. Material upon which the Minster shall determine this application may be published on the Department’s website. The Department wishes to draw attention to its policy on defamatory material that may be contained in submissions it receives.