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Peter O’Hagan, ESB, Kathy Rowland (Bord na Móna) and Stephen O’Connor (Bord na Móna)
The Mayo windfarm project Oweninny phase 2 has been recognised at the Irish Renewable Energy Awards.
Last Thursday, the event took place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
The award for best onshore wind project of the year was sponsored by Nordex UK & Ireland.
Oweninny Wind Farm is the largest onshore wind farm in Ireland with a capacity of 192MW. This is enough to generate a volume of electricity equivalent to the average annual electrical demand of about 140,000 homes and businesses annually.
The wind farm is a joint venture between ESB and BnM reflecting the commitment of both organisations to the Government’s target of achieving 80% renewable energy by 2030.
The project was delivered in two phases. 29 turbines were erected in 2019 during Phase One, while Phase Two, consisting of 31 turbines went into operation in 2023.
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