Overview: BALLINLEE Green Energy

  • Ireland faces an extraordinary challenge to move its energy system from one based primarily based 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 17 turbines in east County Limerick. This includes the townlands of Ballincurra, Ballinlee South, Ballingayrour, Ballinrea, Knockuregare, Ballinlee North, Carrigeen and Camas South.
  • The area where the proposed wind farm is sited has been designated as a preferred area for wind energy development by Limerick City and County Council as part of the Limerick Development Plan 2022– 2028 in line with current national policy and favourable conditions for wind energy generation.
  • The site was selected following extensive local examination, taking into account the proximity to residential properties, 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

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, the development will generate a Community Benefit Fund estimated at €5 million over the first 15 years of operation. This amounts to approximately €350,000 per annum. Ballinlee Green Energy will work in partnership with residents in the local area to form a committee to oversee the administration of the Community Benefit Fund. The committee will be established once the project successfully completes the planning permission process and the necessary grid connection process.

 

2.5 million tonnes of CO2 will be displaced over the project’s lifetime

A Community Benefit Fund estimated at over €5 million will be generated over the first 15 years of operation

80 Direct and indirect jobs will be supported