RES has filed a planning application for the almost 59MW Unshinagh wind farm near Carnlough in Northern Ireland.
The 14-turbine proposal is expected to involve a £61m capital spend, with £24.7m being delivered into the Northern Irish economy.
It matches the power capacity of the nearby Ballygilbert proposal, which the developer entered into planning in April last year.
The wind farm would generate enough electricity to power 70,000 households while creating “skilled, sustainable jobs” that will provide the local community with “a vital economic boost”, it said.
RES senior development manager Jennifer McCorry added: “It’s more important than ever that we build back better, and the Unshinagh Wind Farm would do just this while delivering £24.7 million of investment in the form of jobs and contracts for local businesses.
“Northern Ireland’s Path to Net Zero aims to achieve 80% of our electricity generation from renewables by 2030 and Unshinagh would play an important role in achieving this.
“Moreover, the wind farm would allow us to generate more of our energy needs domestically and at least cost for consumers.”
Environmental assessments and consultation feedback have informed the detailed design of the wind farm.
A projected 12-month construction phase is estimated to create and sustain £3.37m- £5.96m in wages through job creation and economic activity across the supply chain.
RES has progressed 22 onshore wind farms in Northern Ireland to-date, accounting for more than a quarter of the country’s installed capacity.