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Proposed Clonberne Wind Farm details unveiled at Public Information Day

Issued Monday, November 21st 2022

Proposals to develop an 11-turbine wind farm west of Clonberne village, Co Galway which could generate enough electricity to supply over 48,000 homes were unveiled to the local community last week.

Clonberne Windfarm Limited have identified lands to the west of Clonberne village as having potential to accommodate a wind farm development and feasibility studies have been undertaken to assess the site’s potential over the past few years.

It is envisaged that a planning application will be lodged in early 2023 and the Public Information Event gave the local community an opportunity to view the plans and discuss the project further with experts who have been preparing the application. For anyone who couldn’t attend the event, the plans can be viewed on the project website www.clonbernewindfarm.com. Due to the size of the project it will follow the Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) process and therefore the application for planning will be made directly with An Bord Pleanála.

Speaking about the need for such a project, Clonberne Windfarm Limited’s Johnny Mullins said: “We are living in unprecedented times where energy prices are soaring. Our company is working hard to deliver green energy alternatives to combat the rising price of electricity and to help Ireland reach its climate targets.

“It is proposed that the Clonberne Wind Farm will comprise 11 wind turbines that will generate enough electricity to supply over 48,000 homes and businesses.

“When built, a substantial Community Benefit Fund will be available for local projects in the areas of recreation, health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, environmental sustainability, and tourism to ensure the local community benefits from hosting this strategically important development.”

The Government published the Climate Action Plan in 2021, outlining the decision to increase renewable electricity production from wind and solar up to 80 per cent by 2030 and establishing Ireland as a climate neutral economy by 2050.

This plan has set a target of up to 8GW of onshore wind to be supplied to the national grid by 2030.The proposed Clonberne Wind Farm project is, in part, a response to the challenges of climate change and ensuring a secure supply of Ireland’s future energy needs.

Check out this website for further information on this proposed development.

Public Information Day

Anyone interested in hearing more about the Clonberne Wind Farm is invited to attend a public information day in the Clonberne Community Centre on the 17th November 2022 from 3pm to 8pm. Experts will be on hand to discuss the specifics of the project and answer questions.

For anyone who cannot attend in person, a Virtual Meeting Room will also be able to view on the project website www.clonbernewindfarm.com and this will detail all the information which will be on display at the Public Information Day.