Shronowen Solar & Wind
You may also be aware of the Shronowen Wind Farm project which received planning in September 2022. Both Shronowen Solar (this proposal) and the Shronowen Wind Farm were acquired by Statkraft from EMPower in January 2024.
| Shronowen Solar | Shronowen Wind | |
| Planning Status | Planning to be submitted in 2025 | Planning secured in September 2022 |
| Technology Involved | 108 MW - peak solar | 10 turbines producing 45 MW |
| Substation | No | Yes |
| Biodiversity management plan | Yes. Will be available to view with all other planning documentation once submitted to Kerry County Council | Yes. It is available to view here on the Kerry County Council website: https://www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/309156 |
| Community Benefit Fund | circa. € 175,000 a year | circa. € 302,000 a year |