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Carrownagowan Wind Farm

FuturEnergy Ireland is exploring the potential for a renewable energy project in East Co. Clare.

This project received planning permission in September 2022. Full planning documentation is available at www.carrownagowanplanning.ie.

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A planning application for the associated underground grid cable connection is being prepared. For more information, see our latest newsletter in Project Updates or click on the link below.
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About us

FuturEnergy Ireland is a joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB that launched in November 2021.

By combining the assets and expertise of these two leading commercial semi-state companies, FuturEnergy Ireland is strongly positioned to tackle climate change and improve energy security on behalf of the people of Ireland.

Coillte and ESB have a long history of working with communities to develop renewable energy including Raheenleagh Wind Farm in Co. Wicklow and Castlepook Wind Farm in Co. Cork.

Our ambition is to develop more than 1GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and make a significant contribution to Ireland’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.

Site study area

The site is located on the northern slopes of Slieve Bernagh in East Co. Clare and lies centrally between the towns and villages of Bodyke, Tuamgreaney, Broadford and Killaloe.

Carrownagowan Wind Farm: The Stats

19

Turbines

€11m

Community Benefit Fund

159,754

Tonnes of carbon emissions saved

70,000

Homes powered annually

Calculations based on the project being constructed as proposed and operational for 30 years, based on average household use of 4.2MWh of electricity per year

Timeline

Carrownagowan Wind Farm has received planning consent from An Bord Pleanála. The next stage of development is for FuturEnergy Ireland to prepare a planning application for the associated underground grid cable connection.

Your Community Liaison Officers, Michael McNamara and Kevin Donnellan, are available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.