Construction project
Ballylongford Wind Farm, Co. Kerry
We are constructing a 6-turbine wind farm near Ballylongford in County Kerry.
We are constructing a wind farm near Ballylongford in County Kerry. We have also begun constructing a 38 kV substation extension of the Drombeg 110 kV Substation which is currently under construction by Tullamore Solar Farm Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidary of ESB.
The wind farm will have a 25-year operational life from the date of commissioning.
UPDATE: January 2025
Turbine foundation works: The next concrete pour is now scheduled for 15 January. The first delivery of the day will arrive on site at around 4.45 am. Deliveries will continue into the early afternoon until approximately 3.30 pm. Changing circumstances, including weather, may cause work to be rescheduled. We will post updates here. We also operate a text messaging service. Scroll down to find out more.
Underground cable works: These works on Blanemore/Tullamore Road will resume Monday 13 January following a delay due to the cold snap.
Keeping you updated
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Construction timeline
Drombeg 38 kV Substation
Energia Renewables are constructing a 38 kV substation in the townland of Tullamore, near Ballylongford, Co. Kerry.
This substation will be an extension of the Drombeg 110 kV Substation, which is currently under construction by Tullamore Solar Farm Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ESB.
Our extension will be located entirely within the confines of the already consented Drombeg solar farm and adjacent to the consented Drombeg 110 kV Substation.
This project will facilitate the export of renewable energy from Energia’s Ballylongford Wind Farm development onto the national grid.
Turbine deliveries
Turbine components will be transported along the national and regional road network from Foynes Port. It is anticipated that components will travel along the N69 from Foynes to Tarbert. From there, they will travel along L1010 from Tarbert, through Ballylongford village and onto the R552 to the site entrance. To accommodate abnormal loads, some permanent and temporary upgrade works are proposed along this route.
Community benefit fund
We want local people to see and feel the benefit of renewable energy through our wind farm benefit funds, which support community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects situated near our operational wind farm sites.
The Ballylongford community benefit fund will be designed to meet the needs of the local area and will be administered by an independent charitable foundation on behalf of Energia.
Project grants will be made available after one year of wind farm operation.
Working with schools
It’s breath-taking to see a wind turbine up close. The Energia Renewables Operations team are happy to facilitate school visits or classroom talks on wind energy:
- Discover…how wind turbines generate electricity
- Learn… about local Energia wind farms
- Explore... the need for climate action and energy transition
Site location
If you have any questions about our operational wind farms, development sites or renewable energy projects, please contact our Community Liaison Officers by email at clo@energia.ie, or phone +353 (0)87 364 4274.
