Seskin wind farm

  1. Project Type: Onshore wind
  2. Country: Ireland
  3. Location: Carlow
Project Status:
  1. Planned
  2. Consented
  3. In Construction
  4. Operational

Seskin Wind Farm is a proposed c.50MW project to the northwest of Old Leighlin in Co. Carlow. It could consist of up to 7 turbines and power more than 36,000 homes.

To view the virtual public exhibition for Seskin Wind Farm, please click HERE.

Based on our site investigations to date, we believe the project can accommodate up to seven wind turbines, with a tip height of up to 180m. EDF Renewables is currently in discussions with Coillte about the inclusion of sections of Coillte property in the proposal in addition to other third party lands. If you have any Coillte related queries about the proposal, please contact lsinfo@coillte.ie.

We currently intend to submit a planning application for the project in early Q2 2024.

7

Turbines

50 MW

powering more than 36000 homes

Next steps and timeline

  • Detailed environmental studies are continuing across the site including ecology, hydrology and landscape and visual assessments. These studies will be complied into an EIAR which will accompany the planning application.
  • The results of these studies, along with feedback gathered through consultation with local communities and stakeholders, will be used to determine a final turbine and infrastructure layout.
  • We will also be finalising a grid connection route to Kilkenny substation, as well as a delivery route for turbine components and access points into the site.
  • Subject to planning permission, the wind farm is expected to be constructed and operational in 2027.

Get in touch

We welcome your feedback on our proposals and encourage you to contact us with any questions, concerns or comments by emailing the project team at seskinwindfarm@edf-re.ie.

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