Cummeennabuddoge Wind Farm
FuturEnergy Ireland and SSE Renewables are exploring the potential for a renewable energy project on the Cork/Kerry border.
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.
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.
FuturEnergy Ireland’s co-development partner for this project, SSE Renewables, is Ireland’s leading developer, owner and operator of onshore wind farms, with a vision to make renewable energy the foundation of a zero-carbon world.
The renewable electricity generated at wind farms operated by SSE Renewables powers SSE Airtricity, Ireland’s largest provider of 100% green energy.
Site study area
The site study area is located at Cummeennabuddoge, Co. Kerry, on a large site of around 925 hectares, approximately 5km northwest of Ballyvourney, close to the Cork/Kerry border.
Our ambition is to develop more than 1GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030
17
Turbines
10.35m
Community Benefit Fund
4.5m
tonnes of carbon emissions saved
81,900
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 timeline.
Your Community Liaison Officer Brendan Twomey will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Autumn, Winter 2025
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála, awaiting a decision.
Autumn 2024
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála on October 10, 2024.
Summer/Autumn 2023
- Detailed brochure delivered and a Virtual Tour on the website with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final layout map.
- Local community engagement clinics on Sept 20 & 21 in the Abbey Hotel, Ballyvourney.
Spring 2023
- Project update letter distributed
Autumn 2022
- Newsletter 3 distributed, including details of the Community Benefit Fund.
Spring 2022
- Project update letter distributed (February).
- Newsletter 2 distributed, which included a draft turbine layout.
Summer 2021
- Newsletter 1 distributed to local residents, community groups and political representatives.
Winter 2020
- Project launch
- Community letter distributed.
Autumn, Winter 2025
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála, awaiting a decision.
Autumn 2024
- Planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanála on October 10, 2024.
Summer/Autumn 2023
- Detailed brochure delivered and a Virtual Tour on the website with all project information including study reports, photomontages and a final layout map.
- Local community engagement clinics on Sept 20 & 21 in the Abbey Hotel, Ballyvourney.
Spring 2023
- Project update letter distributed
Autumn 2022
- Newsletter 3 distributed, including details of the Community Benefit Fund.
Spring 2022
- Project update letter distributed (February).
- Newsletter 2 distributed, which included a draft turbine layout.
Summer 2021
- Newsletter 1 distributed to local residents, community groups and political representatives.
Winter 2020
- Project launch
- Community letter distributed.