The proposed Clooncunny Project could generate renewable energy helping to displace thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide, leading to cheaper electricity, energy security and help Ireland meet its challenging climate change and decarbonisation targets.

It could also lead to tangible local benefits such as employment opportunities during the construction and operation phases, possible payments under the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) to a Community Benefit Fund, or a specific Community Benefit Fund from RWE, and indirect benefits to the wider community from business rates paid to Sligo County Council.

RWE has identified an initial study area located approximately 1.2km northeast of the village of Achonry, 5.7km northeast of Tobercurry and 5.5km west/northwest of Ballymote for the proposed Clooncunny Project, for up to 8 wind turbines (with a capacity of up to 53MW) with associated internal roads, an electrical substation,  underground cabling and ancillary works. The study area comprises lands at Clooncunny and measures approximately 410 hectares.  The proposed wind farm area under consideration consists of cutaway bog, agricultural land and forestry.  These land uses could continue with a wind farm development at the site.

The proposed Clooncunny Project is located in an area of appropriate wind speeds with suitable available land on which to develop a wind farm. It occupies a sufficient area of land to accommodate a wind farm while keeping an appropriate distance from dwellings in line with government guidelines, that of 4 times tip height which for a 180m tip height turbine, is 720m from the nearest dwelling.

RWE is committed to community engagement in all of its projects and is entering into a pre-planning consultation period with stakeholders, especially local residents, to answer questions, allay any concerns and gather feedback on the proposed project. We believe that involving local people from the start is the best way to make sure the wind farm is sensitively designed and brings real benefits to the area, while generating clean, green renewable energy.

We hope that we will be able to visit you individually as we undertake our usual door to door engagement.  You can of course call us on 087 151 9219 with any queries you may have.  We can also facilitate Zoom, Skype or MS Teams calls.

We welcome email correspondence to our dedicated project email address or by post to our office in Kilkenny at Clooncunny Project, RWE Renewables, Desart House, Lower New Street Co. Kilkenny, R95 H488.