Gort Uí Rathaile Wind Farm
The Gort Uí Rathaile Wind Farm project has now been submitted to An Bord Pleanála. A full copy of the Planning Application and accompanying Environmental Impact Assessment Report can be found at www.gortyrahillyplanning.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.
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 site study area is in Gort Uí Rathaile on approximately 667 hectares, located around 4km southwest of Ballyvourney, close to the Cork/Kerry border.
The Stats
14
Turbines
€7.5m
Community Benefit Fund
3.3m
Tonnes of carbon emissions saved
60,000
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
The task of designing a wind farm can take between 12 and 18 months. 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
Spring 2021
- Newsletter 2 distributed, which includes a buildable area layout
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue
Summer 2021
- Newsletter 3, with progress updates and a draft turbine layout
Spring 2022
- Project update letter distributed
- Site surveys continue
Summer 2022
- Detailed project brochure and a virtual exhibition on the website with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final turbine layout map
- Information webinar with Q&A session
July 21, 7pm - Community Engagement Clinic
July 26 & 27, at Ionad Áise, Renariee
Autumn 2022
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála
Autumn 2020
- Distribution of Newsletter 1
- Launch of project website
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies commence
Spring 2021
- Newsletter 2 distributed, which includes a buildable area layout
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue
Summer 2021
- Newsletter 3, with progress updates and a draft turbine layout
Spring 2022
- Project update letter distributed
- Site surveys continue
Summer 2022
- Detailed project brochure and a virtual exhibition on the website with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final turbine layout map
- Information webinar with Q&A session
July 21, 7pm - Community Engagement Clinic
July 26 & 27, at Ionad Áise, Renariee
Autumn 2022
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála