Black Banks Wind Farm

Wind turbines pictured on a sunny day on the side of a wooded hill.

Location:

Black Banks, Co. Leitrim, Republic of Ireland.

Description:

Black Banks is located in the Dartry Mountains on the Sligo/Leitrim border. It was built in two phases consisting of 4 turbines in Black Banks 1 and 8 turbines in Black Banks 2.

Commercial Operation Date:

Phase 1 Sept 2001 - Phase 2 Dec 2005

Capacity:

10.2 MW. Produces enough green energy to meet the electricity needs of more than 5,700 homes

Technology:

12 x Vestas V52 850kW Turbines

Emission Reductions per year:

  • 22,000 tonnes of CO2
  • 122 tonnes of SOX
  • 91 tonnes of NOX