First power generated from Yellow River wind farm
SSE Renewables’ 101 MW Yellow River wind farm in County Offaly, Ireland, is now producing first power after its connection and energisation onto the country’s national grid.
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Ireland, County Offaly: One of Ireland’s newest wind farms, SSE Renewables’ 101 MW Yellow River wind farm in Rhode in County Offaly, is now producing power after its connection and energisation onto the country’s national grid by EirGrid. Over the coming months, 29 turbines will be tested. Once operational, the wind farm will be able to power the equivalent of 67000 homes yearly.
The electricity output from the wind farm will help contribute to the country’s 2030 renewable energy targets while delivering homegrown clean power for consumers. All the installed capacity has been contracted under a 16 and a half year RESS 3 contract for low carbon power from the Government. SSE Renewables started construction of the project in October 2022, with turbine deliveries and installation starting last December.
Heather Donald, Director of Onshore Wind, Solar, Battery (GB & Ireland), for SSE Renewables commented: “We now look forward to working with our project partners to complete commissioning over the coming months, ahead of entering commercial operations in the months ahead and beginning production of secure, homegrown renewable energy supply for Irish homes and businesses.”
Michael Mahon, the chief infrastructure officer with EirGrid, said that the successful energisation of Knockdrin 110 kV substation, connecting Yellow River Wind Farm is another step towards decarbonising the country’s grid.
“Ireland is fortunate with abundant renewable energy resources and harnessing these resources is critical in helping to meet our climate action targets. Achievements like this are only possible through close collaboration of stakeholders across the energy industry and we at EirGrid are proud to collaborate with stakeholders on the successful delivery of this project,” Mahon added.
Source: RTÉ
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