SSE Renewables has begun a public consultation for its proposed 21MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) array and 10MW/2hr battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Ireland. The announcement follows a fleet-wide assessment by SSE Renewables of its existing onshore wind farms to determine possible co-location sites. The proposed solar farm would be built in the townlands of Hooks and Yoletown, whilst the BESS would be co-located adjacent to SSE Renewables' substation at the 18 turbine Richfield Wind Farm in Bridgetown, County Wexford, which has been operational since 2006. Public consultation will open to members of the public tomorrow (26 January) to gather views from local people in County Wexford.