Project Overview

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. 

The wind farm consists of 21 no. V150-6.0 MW EnVentus turbines that have an overall tip height of 185m. The wind farm has a maximum export capacity of 105MW. 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 Derrinlough Wind Farm is a result of the company’s transition to becoming a major supplier of renewable energy.  A key objective of this strategy involves using the land to continue to underpin Ireland’s energy independence by developing green, sustainable energy sources. 

Location

The wind farm is located on Clongawney and Drinagh bogs which are part of the Boora bog group in West Offaly. The two bogs have a total area of approximately 2,360 hectares. Combined they are approximately 6km long in a North/South orientation and 9km wide in an East/West orientation. The closest settlements to the wind farm are Cloghan which is located approximately 2km to the North and Fivealley approximately 2.5km to the South. Other settlements and towns in the area include Banagher (c.3km West), Ferbane (c.6km North-East), and Birr (c.7km South-West).

Number of turbines

The wind farm consists of 21 turbines. with a maximum export capacity of 105 Megawatts (MW).

Height of turbines

The turbines have an overall blade tip height of up to 185 metres. 

Setback distance

The minimum setback distance to the nearest house is 740m.

Internal Road Network

To provide access within the site in order to connect the wind turbines and associated infrastructure, approximately 29.3 kilometres of access roads has been constructed.  It is intended that approximately 18 km of this road network will be open for public use in the future. To view the internal road network, please click here.

Local Amenity Links

Approximately 6.5 km of local amenity links will also be provided when the wind farm opens to the public. This will include three access points from the adjacent road network and provision for future connectivity to Lough Boora Discovery Park and the proposed Whigsborough Amenity Walk.