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After 40 years, we end coal generation at our Moneypoint power station

We are continuing the transformation of our Moneypoint power station in Co Clare into a renewable energy hub with the end of coal generation earlier than planned, representing a significant milestone in our net zero carbon strategy.

Moneypoint will remain a key site for ESB and for the Mid-West region as the station evolves and transforms to support the Irish government to achieve its climate targets.

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Developing and acquiring 1.8 GW of solar by 2030

Our aim is to develop a pipeline of projects to deliver large scale batteries while also developing a growing solar energy portfolio.

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Onshore Wind

Since 1998, starting with our 5MW wind farm in Crockahenny, we’ve built an onshore wind portfolio supplying nearly 850MW of clean energy in Ireland and the UK.

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Offshore Wind Energy

Offshore wind is playing a major role globally in mankind's fight against climate change and our transition to a zero carbon economy. We have been involved in offshore wind generation since 2017 with a number of planned projects for Ireland and the UK.

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Our Generation Portfolio

Crockahenny

Feb 24, 2022, 11:22 AM
Title : Crockahenny
Location : Co. Donegal
Select a choice : Wind
Latitude : 55.1434920
Longitude : -7.2823860

Fuel: Wind

Capacity: 5 MW

Commissioned: 1998

Technology: 10 Enercon (E40 -  0.500KW) Turbines

 

In 1998, the Crockahenny Wind Farm was officially completed, and became ESB's first commercially operational wind farm. It is located on the Inishowen peninsula in Co Donegal, the largest in all of the island of Ireland. The wind farm is located approximately 12km east of Buncrana.

The site features 10 turbines with a combined generating capacity of 5 MW. It can generate enough renewable electricity to power around 3,100 households a year.

Each year, the operation of Crockahenny wind farm off-sets the emission of harmful greenhouse gases, such as: 13,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), 180 tonnes of sulphur dioxide (SOˣ), and 40 tonnes of nitrogen oxide (NOˣ).

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Hydrogen

We believe hydrogen produced from renewable electricity will play a critical role in the decarbonisation of many sectors.

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Wave Energy

Harnessing our natural resources – including wave - can help Ireland achieve its climate targets and provide clean energy for homes, farms and businesses.

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