Windfarm Moanmore, County Clare, Ireland
The windfarm "Moanmore", consisting of 7 wind turbines with a rated power of 1.8 MW each, is located on the west coast of Ireland in the north of Kilrush County Clare.
Planning
commenced in 1997. After an extensive and complex planning process, Pro
Ventum received planning approval in November 2001. The produced
energy is fed to the grid by energy supplier, ESB. The connection point
is close to the adjacent 110 kV Substation Tullabrack. The sale of
electricity is secured for 15 years under the AER V scheme of the Irish
government. The
road creation, construction of the windfarm substation and the laying
of the underground cable commenced in the summer of 2004. The wind
turbines were installed in October and November 2004. The
windfarm has been operating since December 2004. Further projects in Ireland are currently under development.