Derrybrien Wind Farm

Aerial view of Hibernian Wind Power's Derrybrien Wind Farm in Galway, Ireland.

Location:

Derrybrien, Co. Galway, Republic of Ireland.

Description:

Situated on the slopes of the Slieve Aughty Mountains, south Co. Galway. The wind farm consists of 70 wind turbines capable of producing 59.5 MW of clean electricity.

Commercial Operation Date:

Dec 2005

Capacity:

59.5MW. Produces enough green energy to meet the electricity needs of more than 33,000 homes.

Technology:

70 Vestas V-52 850kW wind turbines.

Emission Reductions per year:

  • 107,000 tonnes of CO2
  • 650 tonnes of SOX
  • 413 tonnes of NOX