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
- 15 turbine project
- Maximum Tip Height 175M
- 90MW of renewable energy to the Irish electricity grid
- Zero shadow flicker policy
- Total Community Benefit Fund of circa €6.7 million over 15 years
- Recreational, community and biodiversity improvements associated with the development
- Near Neighbour Payments will be available as part of the Community Benefit Fund associated with the project
- Associated works will include access tracks, met mast, turbine foundations and hard-standing areas, drainage works, temporary site compound, grid system services, substation, and underground electrical and communications cable to connect the proposed project to the existing Mullingar 110kV substation
- Statkraft has worked to maximize setback distance to dwelling houses
- Rates payments of c.€540,000 per annum payable to Westmeath County Council
- Local roads will be upgraded
- Approximately 135 jobs created during the construction, operation and maintenance phases of the proposed projec
Project Layouts
Additional Documents
Here you can find past project brochures and letters informing about the project