Ireland - Project outside Rhode in County Offaly from Green Wind Energy (Wexford) Ltd.

SSE Renewables, the leading developer and operator of renewable energy in Ireland and the UK has announced that it has commissioned the Nordex Group to supply 29 turbines for its Yellow River wind farm project in the midlands of Ireland. According to the company, the contract also includes service for the turbines post commissioning.

The Nordex Group would install the turbines for the Yellow River wind farm project on tubular steel towers with overall tip heights at 156 and 166 metres. 

The Nordex Group has indicated, where possible, it would work with and use local contractors, suppliers and businesses for as many parts of the turbine installation and operational phases of Yellow River wind farm. This comprises, among other opportunities, cranes for the installation phase and crane support for service and maintenance, electrical contractors for finishing works, and suppliers for tooling.

According to SSE Renewables, once completed, the windfarm will be capable of generating enough green energy to power over 66,000 homes and offset over 70 Million Kg of carbon dioxide annually, helping contribute to Ireland's new 80% renewable energy target by 2030 under the Climate Action Plan of 2021. Delivery and installation work near to the village of Rhode in County Offaly are due to commence towards the end of 2023.

Source: SSE Renewables