Overview
Largan Hill is an operational onshore wind farm in Ireland with a capacity of 5.9 MW, owned by B9. It contributes to Ireland's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Largan Hill is an operational onshore wind farm located in Ireland, owned by B9. With a capacity of 5.9 MW, it is a small-scale wind facility that supports Ireland's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant harnesses wind power to generate electricity, aligning with national and EU climate goals. The facility operates under Ireland's regulatory framework, which is guided by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Ireland's Climate Action Plan further supports wind energy development through feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies. Largan Hill's capacity places it in the small-scale category for onshore wind, typical of distributed generation projects. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in rural Ireland leverages consistent wind resources, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize visual and ecological impacts. The facility plays a role in Ireland's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
Ireland's Atlantic climate provides strong and consistent wind resources, making onshore wind a key renewable energy source. Wind farms like Largan Hill help reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. However, wind energy development must balance with local landscapes and biodiversity, including potential impacts on bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Largan Hill is an onshore wind farm located in Ireland, with coordinates approximately 53.9475° N, -8.5596° W.
Largan Hill has a capacity of 5.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind facility.
Largan Hill is owned by B9, an organization involved in renewable energy development in Ireland.
Ireland's wind energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. National policies include feed-in tariffs and the Climate Action Plan to promote wind power.
Largan Hill generates clean electricity from wind, helping Ireland reduce carbon emissions and increase its share of renewable energy in line with EU and national targets.