Second major development at former Cobh IFI site refused by An Bord Pleanála
Looking towards the old IFI site at Marino Point, Cork. Picture: Denis Scannell
Plans to construct a stationary battery energy storage system at Marino Point in Cobh have been refused following an appeal to An Bord Pleanála, marking the second major development to be rejected at the former Irish Fertiliser Industries (IFI) site.
Ion Renewables Limited were initially refused planning in 2023 from Cork County Council for the construction of the energy storage facility to include 154 20-feet containers and 22 medium voltage transformers at Belvelley Port Facility.
