FuturEnergy Ireland and SSE Renewables have submitted a planning application for the up to 122MW Cummeennabuddoge wind farm in Ireland to An Bord Pleanala.
The renewable energy co-development project is located on a site located 5km north-west of Ballyvourney near the boundary of Counties Cork and Kerry.
The planning application was made by Cummeennabuddoge Wind DAC and if approved and constructed as proposed, the 17-turbine wind farm would be capable of generating enough green energy to power an estimated 81,900 homes annually.
The project would also displace close to 4.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions over the lifetime of the site.
The array is the latest development from the partnership between SSE and FuturEnergy Ireland, which has a portfolio that includes the 30MW Lenalea wind farm in County Donegal (pictured).
The developers said the Cummeennabuddoge project has much to offer the local area and would support local employment, it would contribute annual rates to local authorities and provide a Community Benefit Fund.
They said the array has the potential to produce up to 375,000 MWh of electricity a year and contribute an estimated €690,000 per annum to a Community Benefit Fund with an overall lifetime fund of more than €10m.
Local authority rates contributions are estimated at around €1m annually while the construction period could support up to 130 jobs.
The planning submission comes after extensive consultation with local communities which began in winter 2020, led by the project’s community liaison officer Brendan Twomey.
The delivery of Cummeennabuddoge 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.
FuturEnergy Ireland project manager Dave O’Sullivan said: “Together with our project partner SSE Renewables, FuturEnergy Ireland is extremely pleased to announce the submission of Cummeennabuddoge wind farm into planning.
“Today marks a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainably delivering a cleaner future for Ireland.
“This project underscores our unwavering dedication to harnessing the power of Ireland’s rich renewable resources, driving positive climate change and shaping a greener future for generations to come.”
SSE Renewables lead project development manager Gordon Kyle added: “We are delighted to have worked closely with FuturEnergy Ireland on the planning submission for Cummeennabuddoge wind farm, marking another milestone for the co-development portfolio, and is testament to the strong partnership between both companies.
“We look forward to the delivery of further renewable energy projects with FuturEnergy Ireland, from Donegal to Cork, all of which will be crucial as Ireland continues its journey to net zero.”