List of wind farms in the Republic of Ireland
This is a list of wind farms in the Republic of Ireland.
Locations of all the wind farms which have coordinates below, may be seen on a map together by clicking "Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap" at the right side of this page.
Operating
Onshore
Decommissioned
| Wind Farm | Capacity (MW) | No. | Turbine Vendor | Model | Size (MW) | Operator | Operational | County | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellacorick | 6.45 | 21 | Nordtank | NTK300 | 0.3 | Bord na Móna[5] | 1992 — 2025[32] | Mayo | 54°06′45″N 9°35′13″W / 54.1125°N 9.5870°W |
Offshore
| Wind Farm | Capacity (MW) | No. | Turbine Vendor | Model | Size (MW) | Operator | Completed | County | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arklow Bank | 25 | 7 | GE | 3.6xl | 3.6 | SSE Renewables | 2004 | Wicklow | 52°47′20″N 5°56′56″W / 52.789°N 5.949°W |
Proposed
Onshore
| Wind Farm | Capacity (MW) | No. | Turbine Vendor | Model | Size (MW) | Developer | Proposed | County | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinagree[33] | 125.4 | Ørsted[2] FuturEnergy Ireland |
2026 | Cork | ||||||
| Cloghercor[34] | 125.4 | Ørsted[2] FuturEnergy Ireland |
2027 | Donegal | ||||||
| Coole[35] | 50 | 13 | Statkraft | Westmeath | ||||||
| Coom Green Energy Park[36] | 105.6 | Ørsted[2] FuturEnergy Ireland |
2027 | Cork | ||||||
| Cummennabuddoge[37] | 114 | 19 | SSE Renewables FuturEnergy Ireland |
2027 | Kerry | |||||
| Gortyrahilly[38] | 90 | 15 | SSE Renewables FuturEnergy Ireland |
Cork | ||||||
| Inchamore[39] | 36 | 6 | SSE Renewables FuturEnergy Ireland |
Cork | ||||||
| Mount Callan | 90 | 30 | 3.0 | West Clare Renewable Energy | Clare | [40] | ||||
| Shragh | 135 | 45 | Enercon | E82 | 3.0 | Clare Coastal Wind Power Ltd | Clare | [41] |
Offshore
| Wind Farm | Capacity (MW) | No. | Turbine Vendor | Model | Size (MW) | Developer | Proposed | County | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arklow Bank 2[42] | 800 | 36 - 60 | SSE Renewables | 2029 | Wicklow | 52°47′27″N 5°56′51″W / 52.7907°N 5.9474°W | A Maritime Area Consent (MAC) which grants seabed rights was granted in December 2022. | |||
| Clarus Offshore Wind Farm[43] | 1,000 | 70 | 15 | DP Energy Iberdrola |
2030 | Clare Kerry |
52°38′14″N 10°40′48″W / 52.6373°N 10.6801°W | |||
| Codling[44] | 1,300 | 100 | Fred Olsen Seawind EDF Renewables |
2025 - 2027 | Wicklow | 53°04′05″N 5°46′39″W / 53.0680°N 5.7774°W | Winning bid in ORESS-1[45] | |||
| Dublin Array[46][47][48] | 600 - 900 | 45 - 61 | RWE Saorgus[49] |
2028 | Dublin | 53°15′59″N 5°58′18″W / 53.2665°N 5.9718°W | Winning bid in ORESS-1 [45] | |||
| Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park[50] | 1,000 | 70 | DP Energy Iberdrola |
2030 | Cork Waterford |
51°32′14″N 7°33′01″W / 51.5371°N 7.5504°W | ||||
| North Irish Sea Array[51] | 500 | 35 - 46 | Statkraft | Dublin Meath Louth |
53°40′54″N 5°48′40″W / 53.6817°N 5.8111°W | Winning bid in ORESS-1 [45] | ||||
| Oriel Wind Farm[52] | 330[a] | 55 | Oriel Windfarm Ltd[b] | Louth | 53°55′23″N 6°03′35″W / 53.9230°N 6.0596°W | According to a 2007 press release, the Oriel Wind Farm is proposed to be located in the Irish Sea near Clogherhead.[53] Ecological and geotechnical assessments were commenced in 2007,[54] and a planning application was submitted in mid-2024.[55][56] Planners requested "extra information" in August 2025, with developers given "until next January [2026] to respond".[57] Not included in ORESS-1. | ||||
| Shelmalere Offshore Wind Farm[58] | 1,000 | 70 | 15 | DP Energy Iberdrola |
2030 | Wicklow Wexford |
52°23′21″N 6°05′06″W / 52.3892°N 6.0851°W | |||
| Skerd Rocks[59] | 450 | Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta | 2030 | Galway | 53°15′59″N 9°59′04″W / 53.2665°N 9.9845°W | Winning bid in ORESS-1[45] |
See also
- List of wind farms
- Renewable energy
- Wind power in the Republic of Ireland
- List of solar farms in the Republic of Ireland
Notes
- ^ If completed as per the 2007 proposals, the Oriel Wind Farm would reportedly be capable of generating up to 330 megawatts of electricity.[53] The generated electricity could be fed into the Irish national electrical grid, with some of the output exported via interconnector to the UK and European energy markets.[53]
- ^ The proposed development takes its name from the ancient Kingdom of Oriel.
References
- ^ "Athea | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Our Onshore Wind Farms in Ireland | Ørsted". orsted.ie. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ "Bindoo | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Assets overview". Invis Energy. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ a b c d e "Locations". Bord Na Mona. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Generation Asset Map". ESB Corporate. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Coomacheo | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Coomatallin | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Corneen | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Culliagh | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Curragh | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Home - Cushaling Wind Farm". Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Natural Power begins managing Cushaling wind farm". 30 January 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ O'Dea, Blathnaid (18 February 2026). "EU BESS: Ireland's first four-hour battery online, 225 MWh for Poland, Wärtsilä's 100 MWh". Energy Storage.
- ^ "Derrysallagh Wind Farm". energiagroup.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Dromada | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Dunneill | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Galway Wind Park | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Gartnaneane | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Home". grousemountwindfarm.ie. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Hollyford Wind Farm". energiagroup.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Kingsmountain | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Knockastanna | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Leanamore | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ "Meenadreen Wind Farm". energiagroup.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Meentycat | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Mullananalt | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Home". Oweninny Wind Farm. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Rathcahill | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Richfield | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Tournafulla | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ Hill, Joshua S. (19 January 2026). "Ireland's oldest wind farm closes down to make way for one of Europe's largest projects". Renew Economy.
the wind turbine blades will be recycled by Armagh-based Plaswire and transformed into products used in construction boards, panels, fencing, walkways and kerbs
- ^ "Ballinagree Wind Farm - Ballinagree Wind Farm". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Cloghercorwindfarm.com". cloghercorwindfarm.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Coole Wind Farm Project". www.coolewindfarm.ie. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Coomgreenenergypark.com". coomgreenenergypark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Cummeennabuddoge Wind Farm - Cummeennabuddoge Wind Farm". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Gort Uí Rathaile Wind Farm - Gort Uí Rathaile Wind Farm". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Inse Mhór Wind Farm - Inchamore Wind Farm". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "€200m wind farm planned for Co Clare". RTÉ News. 28 May 2009.
- ^ website Archived 2013-04-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Arklow Bank Wind Park | SSE Renewables". www.sserenewables.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Clarus Offshore Wind Farm – Clarus Offshore Wind Farm". Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "The Project". Codling Wind Park. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ a b c d "Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction". WindEurope. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Dublin Array Details". Archived from the original on 2015-02-28. Retrieved 2015-01-08.
- ^ "Key Facts – Dublin Array". Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "Dublin Array Public Consultation 2023" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-04-24.
- ^ company site
- ^ "Inis Ealga – Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park". Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "Project Details". NISA | North Irish Sea Array - Offshore Wind Farm. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Oriel website
- ^ a b c "Major offshore wind farm planned off Louth, Ireland in the North Irish Sea". finfacts.com. 1 August 2007. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007.
- ^ "Oriel Windfarm Ltd - Offshore Wind Farm - Environmental Impact Statement - Non-technical Summary" (PDF). Oriel Windfarm. January 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 November 2007 – via dcmnr.gov.ie.
- ^ "Oriel Windfarm to lodge planning application". orielwindfarm.ie (Press release). Oriel Windfarm. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "An Coimisiún Pleanála - Case reference: OA15.319799". pleanala.ie. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
Proposed development known as Oriel Wind Farm off the coast of County Louth [..] History [..] 24/05/2024 [..] Lodged
- ^ "Offshore wind farm rulings on hold as planners request further information on impact". Irish Independent. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Shelmalere Offshore Wind Farm – Energy is in our Nature". Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "Project info". Sceirde Rocks Windfarm. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
External links
- Media related to Wind farms in Ireland at Wikimedia Commons
- Media related to Wind power in Ireland at Wikimedia Commons
- www.sei.ie - Sustainable Energy Ireland, Ireland's national energy agency.
- www.iwea.ie - Irish Wind Energy Association
- Arklow Bank Wind Park, GE Brochure (PDF)
- Sustainable Energy Ireland's report on policies for Renewable Energy programs Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine (PDF)
- Regional map of wind farms
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