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The three projects will be among the first utility-scale solar farms to be built in Ireland and, once complete, will have a combined capacity of 17 MW.
Coolroe Solar Farm (5MW) is located in Coolroe, Ballycullane, Co. Wexford, with Blusheens Solar Farm (8MW) in Killinick, Co. Wexford, while Curraghmartin Solar Farm (4MW) is located in Curraghmartin, Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny.
The projects are the first to begin construction following EDF Renewables’ acquisition of 100 percent of Wexford Solar Ltd last year, which included eight projects with over 100 MW of capacity across the country.
“We are delighted to be breaking ground on our first solar projects in Ireland” said Kevin Daly, Head of Development, EDF Renewables Ireland. “Developing a diverse renewable energy mix is crucial if Ireland is to achieve its 2030 emissions targets, and these three new solar farms will make an important contribution to meeting these goals and providing consu
EDF Renewables Ireland breaks ground on first solar farm projects in Kilkenny
Construction of three new solar farms totalling 17MW begins
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EDF Renewables Ireland is to start construction of three new solar farms in counties Kilkenny and Wexford this month.
The three projects will be among the first utility-scale solar farms to be built in Ireland and, once complete, will have a combined capacity of 17MW.
Curraghmartin Solar Farm (4MW) is located in Curraghmartin, Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny, while Coolroe Solar Farm (5MW) is located in Coolroe, Ballycullane, Co. Wexford, with Blusheens Solar Farm (8MW) in Killinick, Co. Wexford.
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