SSE Renewables, in collaboration with lead contractor Farrans and supply chain members KR Formwork, BD Flood Concrete, and Erne Concrete Pumping, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of the Yellow River wind farm. The team has completed the first of 29 concrete pours for the wind farm, with each turbine base supporting a Nordex N117/3600 wind turbine.
Construction on the wind farm began in October 2022, and it is expected to be completed by 2024. The project is set to create up to 80 full-time construction jobs at its peak delivery.
“While we are at the start of the construction journey for Yellow River wind farm, we have come so far in a relatively short time, and we're another step closer to realizing Ireland's net zero ambitions,” said Paul Rodgers, Yellow River Project Manager.
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Rodgers further added, “Our Yellow River wind farm project is also contributing to SSE Renewables' own ambitious Net Zero Acceleration Plan which sees us spending around €8 million a day on critical low-carbon infrastructure needed for the global transition to net zero emissions.”
The project will also have a significant impact on the local community, with SSE Renewables focusing on building strong and meaningful relationships with people living and working in the vicinity of the Yellow River wind farm. As a responsible developer and operator, the company is looking forward to working closely with the community in Rhode, County Offaly, and the wider region to fully realize the benefits of this exciting project.
Once completed, the wind farm will generate enough green energy to power over 66,000 homes and offset over 70 million kg of carbon dioxide annually, helping Ireland meet its target of 80% renewable energy by 2030, as set out under the Climate Action Plan of 2021. The Yellow River wind farm project is another step towards a cleaner and greener future, and SSE Renewables is proud to be a part of it.
