This project has now been submitted to An Bord Pleanála. A full copy of the Planning Application and accompanying Environmental Impact Assessment Report can be found at
www.glenardplanning.ie
About us
FuturEnergy Ireland is a joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB that launched in November 2021.
By combining the assets and expertise of these two leading commercial semi-state companies, FuturEnergy Ireland is strongly positioned to tackle climate change and improve energy security on behalf of the people of Ireland.
Coillte and ESB have a long history of working with communities to develop renewable energy including Raheenleagh Wind Farm in Co. Wicklow and Castlepook Wind Farm in Co. Cork.
Our ambition is to develop more than 1GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and make a significant contribution to Ireland’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
Site study area
The site study area is centrally located on the Inishowen Peninsula, to the east of Buncrana, in Co. Donegal.
Glenard Wind Farm: the stats
15
turbines
€8.8m
Community Benefit Fund
2.68m
tonnes of carbon emissions saved
56,000
homes powered annually
Calculations based on the project being constructed as proposed and operational for 30 years, based on average household use of 4.2MWh of electricity per year
Timeline
Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control, timelines may change. In the event this should happen, we will keep the community informed through letter-drops and on this website.
Your Community Liaison Officer Owen Diver and Project Manager Emmet Mc Laughlin will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Spring/Summer 2023
- Request received from An Bord Pleanála to respond to submissions (March 20, 2023)
- Response from FuturEnergy Ireland submitted to An Bord Pleanála (May 11, 2023)
Winter 2021/22
- Information webinar held for the local community
- Final design layout confirmed
- Detailed project brochure delivery in the local area and a virtual exhibition on the website with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final turbine layout map
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála (Feb 2022)
Autumn/Winter 2020
- Phase three design commences
- Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Drawings produced. This process continues until April 2021
Spring/Summer 2020
- Second phase design process begins using feedback from EIA studies
- Newsletter 2
Autumn 2019
- Environmental Impact Assessment baseline studies begin
- Noise monitoring begins
- Iterative design process commences using feedback from environmental studies including assessment of potential grid routes
Summer 2019
- Delivery of introductory Newsletter 1
- Launch of project website
- Met mast erected and scoping document prepared
Spring 2019
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement process begins
Spring/Summer 2023
- Request received from An Bord Pleanála to respond to submissions (March 20, 2023)
- Response from FuturEnergy Ireland submitted to An Bord Pleanála (May 11, 2023)
Winter 2021/22
- Information webinar held for the local community
- Final design layout confirmed
- Detailed project brochure delivery in the local area and a virtual exhibition on the website with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final turbine layout map
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála (Feb 2022)
Autumn/Winter 2020
- Phase three design commences
- Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Drawings produced. This process continues until April 2021
Spring/Summer 2020
- Second phase design process begins using feedback from EIA studies
- Newsletter 2
Autumn 2019
- Environmental Impact Assessment baseline studies begin
- Noise monitoring begins
- Iterative design process commences using feedback from environmental studies including assessment of potential grid routes
Summer 2019
- Delivery of introductory Newsletter 1
- Launch of project website
- Met mast erected and scoping document prepared
Spring 2019
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement process begins