Derrinlough Wind Farm Educational Scholarship Scheme 2025 is open for applications.

BnM is pleased to announce that the 2025 Derrinlough Wind Farm Educational Scholarship Scheme is open for applications

Near Neighbour Scheme Expression of Interest

As part of the Community Benefit Fund for Derrinlough Wind Farm, residents whose principle primary residents reside within 2.0km of a turbine may be eligible to participate in the wind farm Near Neighbour Scheme which will offer an annual contribution towards homeowners electricity costs– subject to the Schemes’ terms and conditions.

Please submit your details here to determine your eligibility for joining the Scheme.

Please note your submission of an “Expression of Interest” does not automatically guarantee your inclusion in the Scheme and will be subject to compliance with the overall terms and conditions.

Derrinlough Community Benefit Fund - Fund Committee 

Derrinlough Wind Farm DAC wish to thank everyone who has submitted and expression of interest for a position on the Derrinlough Wind Farm DAC Community Benefit Fund Committee.

All expressions of interest recieved from individuals who wish to participate in a voluntary capacity on the Fund Committee for a minimum period of 3 years, will be reviewed and considered against at a minimum, the over-arching principles with respect to the establishment of the Fund Committee.

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Derrinlough Community Benefit Fund - Events & Activities

The Community Benefit Fund will open later this year for applications.  Derrinlough Wind Farm DAC will hold an information session in the locality to coincide with this to provide the Community with an opportunity to learn more about the Fund and the application process.

If you would like to be notified of these events and other associated Fund activities, please click here to join our mailing list.

Derrinlough Community Benefit Fund Consultation

During the first year of commercial operation, Derrinlough Wind Farm DAC, will develop and establish a Community Benefit Fund. To learn more about the Fund click here. The Fund value will be calculated based on an annual contribution of €2/MWh (of Loss-Adjusted Metered Generation). As the Fund value is based on the annual output of the wind farm it will vary year on year.

As part of the Fund, financial assistance will be provided to local communities and not-for-profit organisations within a prescribed distance of the wind farm (subject to the project meeting the overall terms and conditions of the Fund). A key criterion is that the projects and initiatives will benefit the communities surrounding the wind farm. A minimum of 40% of the overall Fund shall be paid to not-for-profit community enterprises whose primary focus or aim is the promotion of initiatives towards the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, Goals 4, 7, 11 and 13, including education, energy efficiency, sustainable energy and climate action initiatives.

Derrinlough Wind Farm DAC wishes to thank everyone who participated in our recent public consultation on the Derrinlough Wind Farm DAC Community Benefit Fund.  We are currently reviewing all the feedback received on the proposed operation of the Fund.

Health & Safety Notice

Please be aware that construction activities are still ongoing on the wind farm site and for the health and safety of all, public access is strictly restricted across the site.

Amenity facilities will be open to the public following full completion of the wind farm.

Thank you for your co-operation

The Wind Farm

The development of Derrinlough Wind Farm involves an investment by BnM of over €150m in low carbon electricity generation infrastructure in Co. Offaly.  The project will make a significant contribution to the achievement of Ireland’s 80% renewable electricity target by 2030.

Derrinlough Wind Farm

We are committed to leading the change to more sustainable use of resources in BnM. Wind energy is one of the solutions we are developing to create this change.

BnM’s interest in bringing forward the proposed Derrinlough Wind Farm is a result of the company’s transition to becoming a major supplier of renewable energy.  As part of its Brown to Green Strategy, the company is implementing an extensive peatland rehabilitation programme and expanding its new low carbon operations.  A key objective of this strategy involves using the land to continue to underpin Ireland’s energy independence by developing green, sustainable energy sources to assist with Ireland’s commitment to generate 80% renewable electricity by 2030.

In February 2020, BnM submitted planning for the proposed Derrinlough Wind Farm to An Bord Pleanála, and consent (subject to conditions) was granted in late 2021.