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Ørsted has approved the final investment decision (FID) for the Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, marking the company’s 22nd wind farm in Ireland.
Consisting of nine turbines with a 43.2 MW capacity, Ørsted’s wind farm is set for full operation by summer 2026. This boosts Ørsted’s total operational capacity in Ireland and Northern Ireland to over 500 MW. The project’s green light comes after winning a bid in the Irish Government’s RESS 3 auction, with a EUR 100.47 per MWh strike price. Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm’s energy output will power around 25,000 Irish homes with renewable electricity, and today’s investment decision includes grid connection infrastructure installation. The milestone follows Ørsted’s recent FID for Garreenleen Solar Farm in Carlow, their inaugural Irish solar project.
Speaking about the development, Kieran White, Senior Vice President of Onshore in Region Europe at Ørsted, said, “Wind energy plays a pivotal role in the transition to renewable energy, and we’re proud to confirm that we’ll invest in our 22nd Irish wind farm.
“Our final investment decision is testament to our commitment to providing green energy to the Irish grid, driving down the cost of electricity for consumers, and contributing to Ireland’s overall energy independence. Pending grid connection, we look forward to seeing the wind farm in commercial operation by summer 2026,” he added.
