Orsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on a wind farm in Ireland.
The 43.2MW Farranrory project in Tipperary will consist of nine turbines and is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 2026.
Once online, the site will bring Orsted’s operational capacity across solar and wind in Ireland and Northern Ireland to over 500MW.
The FID follows the project’s successful bid under the Irish government’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 3 (RESS 3) auction in September 2023.
RESS 3 had an average strike price of €100.47 per MWh, which is consistent with similar regimes in other European markets.
The auction also awarded a contract to Garreenleen Solar Farm in Carlow, which last month became Orsted’s first Irish solar project to achieve FID to commence construction.
Senior vice president of onshore in region Europe at Orsted Kieran White said: ”Our final investment decision is testament to our commitment to providing green energy to the Irish grid, driving down the cost of electricity for consumers, and contributing to Ireland’s overall energy independence.
“Pending grid connection, we look forward to seeing the wind farm in commercial operation by summer 2026.”