Drumnahough is a 60MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Donegal, Ireland. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in October 2024.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 60 | – | 60 | Permitting | Donegal, Ireland | SSE Renewables (Ireland) |
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Description
The project is being developed by SSE Renewables (Ireland). The project is co-owned by Coillte Cuideachta Ghniomhaiochta Ainmnithe and SSE Renewables (Ireland), with their respective ownership stake of 50% each.
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 40,000 households, to offset 48,500t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project cost is expected to be around $64.89m.
The wind power project consists of 12 turbines.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by October 2024.
About SSE Renewables (Ireland)
SSE Renewables (Ireland) Ltd develops, owns and operates energy and related infrastructure, and provides related services. The company generates, transmits, distributes and supplies electricity, and produces, stores, distributes and supplies gas. It is headquartered in Ireland.
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