Cooloo Wind Farm is a renewable energy development being considered by Neoen in the townlands of Cooloo, Cloonascragh, Dangan, Elmhill, Leacarrow and Polladooey, approximately 12km East of Tuam Co. Galway. It is envisaged that the wind farm project will consist of up to 9 turbines, approximately 50MW, and a battery storage facility.
The project will supply clean electricity for Irish homes and businesses and reduce Ireland’s reliance on imported fossil fuels.
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In line with Government targets to establish Ireland as a carbon neutral country by 2050, Neoen propose to develop a wind farm in the townlands of Cooloo, Elmhill, Cloonascragh, Leacarrow, and Dangan, near Barnadearg, Co Galway.
The proposed Cooloo Wind Farm will contribute to both Ireland’s and the European Union’s renewable energy targets. It will also help secure Ireland’s energy supply and reduce the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels. The proposed Cooloo Wind Farm project is, in part, a response to the challenges of climate change and ensuring a secure supply of Ireland’s future energy needs.
Ecological and environmental surveys are currently underway. Once concluded, these studies will inform the final design of the project and help determine the location, tip height and number of turbines.
Neoen is a developer of renewable energy projects with a presence in 17 countries, and 6.6GW total capacity of electricity in operation or under construction at the end of 2022. More information on the developer company can be found at www.neoen.com
A planning application is expected to be lodged with An Bord Pleanála late 2023. Before then, we will be presenting the proposed final design to the local community and hosting a Public Information Event.
We value your feedback during the design process. Consultation is ongoing and we continue to seek your views. We encourage you to get in touch using the contact details below.
