Knockshanvo Wind Farm
FuturEnergy Ireland is exploring the potential for a renewable energy project in Co. Clare.
About us
FuturEnergy Ireland is a joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB that launched in November 2021.
By combining the assets and expertise of these two leading commercial semi-state companies, FuturEnergy Ireland is strongly positioned to tackle climate change and improve energy security on behalf of the people of Ireland.
Coillte and ESB have a long history of working with communities to develop renewable energy including Raheenleagh Wind Farm in Co. Wicklow and Castlepook Wind Farm in Co. Cork.
Our ambition is to develop more than 1GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and make a significant contribution to Ireland’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
Site study area
The site study area is located approximately 3km south of Broadford and 4km northeast of Sixmilebridge in Co. Clare.
The Stats
9
turbines
€6m
Community Benefit Fund
1.9m
tonnes of carbon emissions saved
42,370
homes powered annually
Calculations based on the project being constructed as proposed and operational for 30 years, based on average household use of 4.2MWh of electricity per year
Timeline
The task of designing a wind farm can take between 12 and 18 months. Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control, timelines may change. In the event this should happen, we will keep the community informed through letter-drops and on this timeline.
Your Community Liaison Officers, Christy O'Dea and Kevin Donnellan, will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Winter 2022
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to residents within the 4km zone
- Launch of project website
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies commence
Spring 2023
- Newsletter 2, which includes a draft turbine layout
- Installation of baseline noise monitors at key locations
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue
Summer 2023
- Newsletter 3, with progress updates and information on the Community Benefit Fund
- Detailed site investigations commence
- Archaeology & cultural heritage site assessment
- Landscape and Visual Assessments begin
- Telecoms & Aviation assessment
Autumn 2023
- Information webinar held on Wednesday October 11. Presentation slides available in Project Updates
- Installation of a temporary 80 metre meteorological mast. Location details in Project Updates
- Turbine coordinates published
- Detailed project brochure. Delivered locally and also available to download in Project Updates
- A virtual exhibition with updated project information including study reports, photomontages and a final layout map
Winter 2023
- Local community engagement clinics, Wednesday November 22, 12pm-8pm, and Thursday November 23, 10am-4pm, Castle Oaks House Hotel, Castleconnell, V94 EH94
- Targeted planning application submission date: late 2023 / early 2024
- The full application will be publicly available on a dedicated planning website
Winter 2022
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to residents within the 4km zone
- Launch of project website
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies commence
Spring 2023
- Newsletter 2, which includes a draft turbine layout
- Installation of baseline noise monitors at key locations
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue
Summer 2023
- Newsletter 3, with progress updates and information on the Community Benefit Fund
- Detailed site investigations commence
- Archaeology & cultural heritage site assessment
- Landscape and Visual Assessments begin
- Telecoms & Aviation assessment
Autumn 2023
- Information webinar held on Wednesday October 11. Presentation slides available in Project Updates
- Installation of a temporary 80 metre meteorological mast. Location details in Project Updates
- Turbine coordinates published
- Detailed project brochure. Delivered locally and also available to download in Project Updates
- A virtual exhibition with updated project information including study reports, photomontages and a final layout map
Winter 2023
- Local community engagement clinics, Wednesday November 22, 12pm-8pm, and Thursday November 23, 10am-4pm, Castle Oaks House Hotel, Castleconnell, V94 EH94
- Targeted planning application submission date: late 2023 / early 2024
- The full application will be publicly available on a dedicated planning website