Innogy has acquired its first onshore wind-power project in Ireland, with the purchase of the 10.2 MW Dromadda Beg wind farm.
The three wind turbine site in County Kerry in the southwest of the Republic of Ireland received planning approval in 2014. Construction of the 144.5-metre turbines is set to begin in September, with commissioning scheduled for the second half of 2018.
Innogy founded a subsidiary, Innogy Renewables Ireland Ltd, in September 2016 after taking a strategic decision to enter the Irish wind-power market and expand its activities in the area of renewable energies. In the UK, innogy is already one of the most important operators of wind power plants. Ireland is a logical step forward.
Peter Terium, CEO innogy SE said:
“During our IPO last year we underlined our intention to increase our renewables-based generation portfolio by entering new markets. These concrete activities now fulfil that promise. With the Dromadda Beg project we are taking a first step towards entering the promising Irish onshore wind market, thereby implementing our expansion strategy. Ireland is an exciting market for us and I am very pleased to have made our first acquisition there, which is to be followed by others.”
Hans Bünting, Chief Operating Officer Renewables of innogy SE:
“innogy has extensive experience developing, building and operating renewable facilities – on its own and together with partners. We want to drive our activities in Ireland through the acquisition of existing onshore wind projects as well as through the development of new projects.”
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