SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have jointly submitted a planning application for a wind project in Ireland.
The planning application for the 158MW Glenora wind project in north Mayo has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála.
The two companies are 50-50 co-development partners for the proposed 22-turbine wind farm.
The submission of a planning application for the proposed wind farm follows an extensive period of consultation with local residents and neighbouring communities which took place throughout the course of 2022.
Feedback received during this process has helped inform the final proposed design of the wind farm.
An application to An Bord Pleanála for the proposed infrastructure to connect Glenora Wind Farm to the national grid is expected to be submitted in the second half of next year.
It is estimated that delivery of the proposed project could support up to 120 jobs at peak construction, creating significant supply chain opportunities for local contractors in the region.
Once operational, the onshore wind farm would continue to provide an economic boost to the region through local operational spend as well as annual contributions in commercial rates payments to the local authority.
In addition to environmental and economic benefits, a multi-million-euro Community Benefit Fund would be established upon Glenora Wind Farm entering commercial operations, with payments made annually to support good causes in the locality and region.
Final delivery of Glenora Wind Farm will be subject to the project receiving the necessary planning consents, securing a route to market, and a final investment decision by the project’s co-development partners.
Tom Coleman, Development Project Manager for SSE Renewables, said: “The Mayo region and the north-west is home to immense renewable energy resources which could play a significant role in delivering Ireland’s climate targets ahead of 2030.
“However, for projects like Glenora Wind Farm to deliver to their potential, investment in grid infrastructure in the north-west is critical.
“We look forward to working with Government and EirGrid to address grid challenges in the region and unlock the potential of the north-west.
SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have jointly submitted a planning application for a wind project in Ireland.
The planning application for the 158MW Glenora wind project in north Mayo has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála.
The two companies are 50-50 co-development partners for the proposed 22-turbine wind farm.
The submission of a planning application for the proposed wind farm follows an extensive period of consultation with local residents and neighbouring communities which took place throughout the course of 2022.
Feedback received during this process has helped inform the final proposed design of the wind farm.
An application to An Bord Pleanála for the proposed infrastructure to connect Glenora Wind Farm to the national grid is expected to be submitted in the second half of next year.
It is estimated that delivery of the proposed project could support up to 120 jobs at peak construction, creating significant supply chain opportunities for local contractors in the region.
Once operational, the onshore wind farm would continue to provide an economic boost to the region through local operational spend as well as annual contributions in commercial rates payments to the local authority.
In addition to environmental and economic benefits, a multi-million-euro Community Benefit Fund would be established upon Glenora Wind Farm entering commercial operations, with payments made annually to support good causes in the locality and region.
Final delivery of Glenora Wind Farm will be subject to the project receiving the necessary planning consents, securing a route to market, and a final investment decision by the project’s co-development partners.
Tom Coleman, Development Project Manager for SSE Renewables, said: “The Mayo region and the north-west is home to immense renewable energy resources which could play a significant role in delivering Ireland’s climate targets ahead of 2030.
“However, for projects like Glenora Wind Farm to deliver to their potential, investment in grid infrastructure in the north-west is critical.
“We look forward to working with Government and EirGrid to address grid challenges in the region and unlock the potential of the north-west.
“If consented for delivery, Glenora Wind Farm would not only generate homegrown renewable energy but would also benefit local people through our planned Community Benefit Fund and the local economy and services through the annual payment of commercial rates.”