SSE has applied to Cork County Council for permission to extend the operational life of its 6MW Coomatallin wind farm by 20 years.
The four-turbine project near Dunmanway has been generating since 2006, producing enough electricity to power more than 4000 homes a year while displacing around 4000 tonnes of CO₂.
No changes to turbine size or number are proposed. If approved, the extension would allow the site to continue operating until 2046, supporting Ireland’s climate targets and energy security.
SSE said the move would also sustain local benefits, including community funding and commercial rates payments. Since 2006 the Coomatallin Community Fund has provided nearly €290,000 to groups within 20km of the project.
Ciaran Maguire, onshore wind O&M general manager Ireland at SSE Renewables, said: “Coomatallin wind farm has been generating clean, home-grown energy in West Cork since 2006, and with this proposed life extension it has the potential to continue supporting Ireland’s ambitious climate and energy targets well into the future. Just as importantly, securing an extended operational life would allow us to sustain the positive impact of the Coomatallin Community Fund, ensuring that local groups and initiatives in West Cork can continue to benefit for many more years to come.”