EDF Renewables Ireland is planning to develop a 100MW wind farm to the south of Bellacorick in Mayo. The proposed project, which could consist of up to 25 turbines and power more than 60,000 homes, will be located in a forested area to the northeast of Slieve Carr, approximately 8km southeast of Bangor Erris.
The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on-site, which will be used to create a preliminary wind turbine layout. Detailed environmental studies will be carried out at the site, including ecology, noise, landscape, and visual assessments.
EDF Renewables Ireland intends to submit a planning application and an Environmental Impact Assessment Report in support of the project to An Bord Pleanála in early 2022. Subject to planning permission, the wind farm is expected to be operational in 2028.
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