Project being considered
Coole Wind Farm is a 15-turbine wind energy development located in County Laois. Situated in an area with an excellent wind resource, the project will generate clean, renewable electricity, positively contributing to Ireland’s overall energy security by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The consented development, which includes grid connection, has been carefully designed and informed by extensive environmental, technical and community assessments, and will supersede a former 13 turbine application.
Once built, this project will deliver significant long-term benefits for communities, the local economy and Ireland’s energy transition.
Project at a glance
- Will generate renewable electricity for the Irish Electricity Grid System
- Comprises of 15 wind turbines
- Maxiumum tip height is 175m
- Associated works include access tracks and hardstanding areas, a local borrow pit, drainage works, a temporary site compound, steel framework, mounted PV modules, underground electrical and communications cables between inverters and an underground cable to connect to the Grid
- Potential to power approx 66,000 Irish homes
- An inclusive Community Benefits package (based on feedback from those in the local area) has been developed which will allow a wide range of individuals and organisations to benefit from the proposed solar farm. This includes a Community Benefit Fund providing multi-million euro funding for local community groups and projects
Project Layouts
Additional Documents
Here you can find past project brochures as well as photo montages of what the site.