Project Evolution
How this project has evolved over time
At the initial stages of consideration, designers drafted a project outline that would maximise the wind energy potential of the site. Placing local appropriateness as a fundamental consideration, further optimisation of this design was carried out. This has resulted in some changes to the project.
The design changes are set out in the following table:
Islandmore Project Evolution |
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| Concept Design | Further Design Iteration | Current and Final Design Proposal | |
| Distance to Houses | 500m | Between 600m and 740m, depending on turbine height | Between 600m and 740m, depending on turbine height |
| Number of Turbines | 15 | 13 | 10 |
| Shadow Flicker | in line with guidelines | Eliminated | Eliminated |
| Turbine Height | 150m | Varying between 150m and 185m | Varying between 150m and 185m |
| Potential Capacity | c. 52MW | c. 58MW | c. 53MW |
| Planning Authority | An Bord Pleanála | An Bord Pleanála | An Bord Pleanála |
Design Stages
This proposal is still at the design stage and as such details of the proposal may change. Our community engagement team will be working in the area to ensure that information is available and that you have an opportunity to discuss the various aspects of this proposal.
Overview of the Design Stages |
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| Design Stage | % Design | Description |
| Initial Scoping | 0 - 40% | Based on high-level information |
| Preliminary Layout | 40 - 80% | Fluid and frequently open to change |
| Design Layout | 80 - 100% | Sufficiently fixed to allow meaningful discussion |
| Planning Layout | 100% | Fixed for presentation to the appropriate planning authority |
It is important to Statkraft that our projects are considered in terms of the climate challenges being addressed. It is also vital that they are appropriate for the area, suitably located and delivered as part of a just transition. In addition, these projects bring real benefits to local people and support the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of local areas.
Projects like Islandmore Wind Farm enable communities to utilise their own natural resources and provide clean, affordable energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and our dependence on expensive fossil fuels.
We would be very interested in hearing what ideas you have on how this wind farm could deliver the most benefit to you and your local area.