Overview: Cunlaghfadda Green Energy

  • Ireland faces an extraordinary challenge to move its energy system from one  based primarily on fossil fuel to one predominately powered by renewable energy. We believe that wind energy will play a central role in Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy by 2050.
  • We are proposing a wind energy project featuring up to 7 turbines on a site in the townlands of Cunlaghfadda, Cloonbaul, Harefield and Knockroe, County Mayo.
  • The site is located within an area designated as ‘preferred’ for new wind energy development in the Mayo County Development Plan (CDP) 2022–2028.
  • The site area is currently undergoing extensive local examination. Surveys are being undertaken in relation to natural heritage, landscape and visual impacts, archaeology, hydrology, and many other considerations.

Project timeline

We are currently in the pre-planning stage. Here is where we will engage directly with the local community to gather feedback on the proposed project.

progress to date

Landowner partnership

Our team has already engaged extensively with landowners in the area.

Community Consultation

Community consultation has commenced with the public, residents and businesses in the local community and vicinity of the proposed wind farm.

Site Assessment

A detailed assessment of the proposed site will be carried out to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.

Community Benefit Fund

A community benefit fund will be established and administered by a locally elected committee.

Project Location

The site study area is indicated below. Further maps will be available once site surveys have progressed. 

Benefits for the Community

In line with Community Benefit Fund Guidelines, governed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), and based on the current project scope, Cunlaghfadda Green Energy will generate a Community Benefit Fund estimated at €2 million over the first 15 years of operation. This will be used to benefit key local projects and support wider investment in the community.

Two million euro will be shared with the community over the first 15 years of operation

Homes powered with renewable energy

35 Direct and indirect jobs created