Inse Mhór Wind Farm
Co-development partners FuturEnergy Ireland and SSE Renewables are jointly exploring the potential for a renewable energy project at Inchamore, Coolea, in Co. Cork.
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.
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.
FutureEnergy Ireland’s co-development partner for this project, SSE Renewables, is Ireland’s leading developer, owner and operator of onshore wind farms, with a vision to make renewable energy the foundation of a zero-carbon world.
The renewable electricity generated at wind farms operated by SSE Renewables powers SSE Airtricity, Ireland’s largest provider of 100% green energy.
Site study area
The proposed study area is situated at Inchamore, Coolea, Co. Cork on a large site of around 167 hectares west of Ballyvourney, close to the Cork/Kerry border.
Tá an feirm ghaoithe atá beartaithe suite ar an Inse Mhór, Cúil Aodha, Co. Chorcaí ar shuíomh mór, 167 heicteár go neasach, atá suite siar ó Bhaile Bhuirne agus gar do theorainn Chorcaí/Chiarraí.
The Stats
5
Turbines
€2.7m
Community Benefit Fund
1.1m
Tonnes of carbon emissions saved
21,376
Homes powered annually
Calculations based on the project being constructed as proposed and operational for 30 years and an estimated annual Community Benefit Fund of €220,000 for 15 years, based on average household use of 4.2MWh of electricity per year
Timeline
Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control, timelines may change. In the event this should happen, we will keep the community informed through letter-drops and on this timeline.
Your Community Liaison Officer, Brendan Twomey, will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Autumn 2020
- Distribution of Newsletter 1
- Launch of project website
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies commence
- Installation of noise monitoring stations
Spring 2021
- Newsletter 2 distributed
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue
Autumn 2021
- Newsletter 3 distributed with a draft turbine layout
- Community engagement continues
- Project update letter distributed
Summer 2022
- Ongoing site surveys
Winter 2022/23
- Project update letter distributed (November 2022)
Spring 2023
- Detailed project brochure distributed: March 2023
- Access to a Virtual Exhibition through this website, with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final turbine layout: March 2023
- Local community engagement clinic: April 2023
- Targeted planning application submission date: May 2023
Autumn 2020
- Distribution of Newsletter 1
- Launch of project website
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies commence
- Installation of noise monitoring stations
Spring 2021
- Newsletter 2 distributed
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue
Autumn 2021
- Newsletter 3 distributed with a draft turbine layout
- Community engagement continues
- Project update letter distributed
Summer 2022
- Ongoing site surveys
Winter 2022/23
- Project update letter distributed (November 2022)
Spring 2023
- Detailed project brochure distributed: March 2023
- Access to a Virtual Exhibition through this website, with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final turbine layout: March 2023
- Local community engagement clinic: April 2023
- Targeted planning application submission date: May 2023