We are committed to the societal goal of achieving net zero emissions through the generation of renewable electricity. We are progressing a pipeline of projects and acquisitions, including initiatives with our trusted partners, to deliver our 5GWs of renewable electricity by 2030 target and Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
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.
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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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 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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We have partnered with DP Energy to develop Lyra onshore wind farm in Co Mayo, with the potential to generate 100MW of clean energy.
Located approximately 7km of Wesport, the proposed project will generate enough energy to power more than 70,000 homes on an annual basis.
We currently have more than 300MWs of battery storage capacity in operation in Ireland, making it one of the largest battery portfolios in Europe.
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We have set an ambitious and bold course of action to help Ireland achieve climate action targets and transition the country to reliable, affordable, net zero energy. Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint is a multi-billion Euro programme of significant investments on the County Clare site over the next decade.
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We have deployed fuel cell units as part of the first phase of a demonstration-scale green hydrogen lighthouse project. We have hosted the facilities at the Irish Open at Portrush as well as Microsoft and our head office in Dublin.
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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).
We believe hydrogen produced from renewable electricity will play a critical role in the decarbonisation of many sectors.
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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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