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.
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.
Spring 2018
- Community and stakeholder engagement process begins
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to local residents
- Feasibility study undertaken
- Environmental Impact Assessment baseline studies begin
Summer/Autumn 2018
- Newsletter 2 distributed
- Potential grid connection route selection process begins
- Mapping of buildable area commences
Winter 2018
- Preliminary design phase begins.
- Environmental Impact Assessment studies are ongoing
- Work on the first draft turbine layout begins
Autumn 2019
- Newsletter 3 distributed
- Project update video shared via YouTube
- Design of the proposed wind farm ongoing
- Appropriate Assessment screening carried out
- Environmental Impact Assessment Report reviews undertaken
Spring 2020
- Project brochure distributed
- Virtual Tour available on this website
Autumn 2020
- Community Information webinar held prior to planning submission
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála
- All planning documentation uploaded onto the dedicated planning website www.carrownagowanplanning.ie
Spring 2021
- Request for Further Information (RFI) received from An Bord Pleanála
Spring 2022
- Request for Further Information (RFI) submitted to An Bord Pleanála
Autumn 2022
- Planning consent received
Spring 2023
- Application for the grid connection commences.
- Grid connection development update newsletter delivered to local residents.
Spring 2018
- Community and stakeholder engagement process begins
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to local residents
- Feasibility study undertaken
- Environmental Impact Assessment baseline studies begin
Summer/Autumn 2018
- Newsletter 2 distributed
- Potential grid connection route selection process begins
- Mapping of buildable area commences
Winter 2018
- Preliminary design phase begins.
- Environmental Impact Assessment studies are ongoing
- Work on the first draft turbine layout begins
Autumn 2019
- Newsletter 3 distributed
- Project update video shared via YouTube
- Design of the proposed wind farm ongoing
- Appropriate Assessment screening carried out
- Environmental Impact Assessment Report reviews undertaken
Spring 2020
- Project brochure distributed
- Virtual Tour available on this website
Autumn 2020
- Community Information webinar held prior to planning submission
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála
- All planning documentation uploaded onto the dedicated planning website www.carrownagowanplanning.ie
Spring 2021
- Request for Further Information (RFI) received from An Bord Pleanála
Spring 2022
- Request for Further Information (RFI) submitted to An Bord Pleanála
Autumn 2022
- Planning consent received
Spring 2023
- Application for the grid connection commences.
- Grid connection development update newsletter delivered to local residents.