Mayo Wind Farm joins forces with Vodafone

Vodafone Ireland has signed a Corporate Power Purchasing Agreement (CPPA) which allows them to now purchase renewable electricity from Castlebar's Derrynadivva Wind Farm.

The telco signed with energy supplier Flogas, along with its infrastructure partner Vantage Towers, making them the first telco in Ireland to sign a CPPA.

The investment of six million euro comes as part of the company's sustainability goals to achieve net-zero across its full value chain by 2040. Combined with other agreements Vodafone has in place, 100 percent of its Irish operations are matched with certificates of renewable energy sources in Ireland.

The energy secured within this agreement gives Vodafone access to clean, high quality and affordable renewable electricity for its extensive network of cables that deliver mobile and fixed services to customers across Ireland. As part of this agreement, the company's infrastructure partners, Vantage Towers, will also receive renewable energy from the Derrynadivva Wind Farm.

Amanda Nelson, CEO at Vodafone Ireland, said the company is proud of these steps. 

“Today’s announcement is an investment in Ireland and its renewable energy industry. This is a significant step towards our own ambitious net-zero targets,’ she said. 

Brian McHugh, Managing Director at Vantage Towers Ireland, said: “Vantage Towers’ infrastructure network is totally powered by renewable energy, in line with our global ESG agenda. Sustainability is a necessity, and this agreement with Flogas is a further commitment to minimizing the impact of our business on the environment, and a continued investment in Ireland’s natural generating capability.’’

Pat Brett, Director at Derrynadivva Wind Farm Ltd, said they are ‘thrilled’ to play a pivotal role in Ireland’s transition to a sustainable energy future. 

“By delivering clean, renewable wind energy to some of the nation’s largest companies, we are not only helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also supporting these businesses in their commitment to more efficient and responsible energy consumption,” he continued.

James Temple, Renewables Manager at Flogas, explained: "The CPPA with Vodafone Ireland underscores the accelerating commitment of Irish companies to increase their use of carbon-free energy and lead in renewable energy adoption. 

“As a leading provider of clean energy CPPAs, Flogas is dedicated to enhancing the economic feasibility of renewable projects and advancing Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy,” he concluded.