Garracummer is a 42.5MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Tipperary, Ireland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2012.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 42.5 | 42.5 | – | Active | Tipperary, Ireland | Ervia |
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Description
The project was developed by Ervia and is currently owned by Brookfield Renewable Partners.
The project supplies enough clean energy to power 27,000 households. The project cost is $103.998m.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in 2012.
Contractors Involved
Nordex was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 17 units of N90 (2.5 MW) turbines, each with 2.5MW nameplate capacity.
Nordex is the O&M contractor for the wind power project for a period of 15 years.
About Ervia
Ervia (Ervia) formerly known as Bord Gais Eireann, is a commercial semi-state company engaged in the delivery of gas and water infrastructure and services in Ireland. The company’s services includes the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater asset; delivery of gas and water infrastructure; development and maintenance of the transmission and distribution network; and provides transportation services to all suppliers and shippers. It also provides dark fiber broadband infrastructure. It operates in Ireland, and the UK (in Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man). Erviais is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.
Methodology
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