SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy generation, focusing on onshore and offshore wind, hydro, solar and battery storage. Part of energy infrastructure company SSE plc, UK-listed in the FTSE100, SSE Renewables delivers and operates clean power assets to deliver the cleaner and secure energy Ireland needs. Its operational fleet includes some of the leading onshore wind farms on the island of Ireland including the 174MW Galway Wind Park in Connemara and the 73MW Slieve Kirk Wind Park outside Derry City.
FuturEnergy Ireland is a leading Irish wind developer established in 2021 as a stand-alone joint venture between Coillte and the ESB. The company was formed to maximise the potential of Irelan’s unique wind and land resources and accelerate Irelan’s transformation to a low carbon energy economy.
FuturEnergy Ireland is targeting the development of 1GW of renewable energy by 2030 by advancing high quality, carefully considered onshore wind and battery storage projects. These projects, once delivered, would power an estimated 730,000 homes annually, make a significant contribution to Irelan’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of this decade, and deliver material emissions reductions.
SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland’s co-development portfolio consists of Drumnahough Wind Farm and six additional projects in Donegal, Mayo, Kerry and Cork. Included among these projects is the neighboring Lenalea Wind Farm which reached full power and connected to Ireland’s national grid in late 2023. The combined output of these projects is roughly 600MW, with projects at varying stages of development. Together, SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland are investing millions into the local economy, creating rural employment and leading the way on our path to net-zero.
