Overview
Curraghamulkin (Dooish Wind Farm) is a 30 MW onshore wind farm in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, operated by DW Consultancy. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Curraghamulkin, also known as Dooish Wind Farm, is an onshore wind facility located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a capacity of 30 MW, it is a medium-scale wind farm that supports the UK's transition to renewable energy. The facility is owned and operated by DW Consultancy and is currently operational. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. The UK's renewable energy sector is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation. This regulatory framework has driven significant investment in onshore wind, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where wind resources are abundant. The electricity generated by Curraghamulkin Wind Farm is fed into the national grid, contributing to the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Onshore wind is a key component of the UK's renewable energy mix, and facilities like this help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while providing clean energy to local communities.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of Northern Ireland, characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land. Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports the UK's climate targets.
Frequently asked questions
Curraghamulkin (Dooish Wind Farm) is located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
The wind farm has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The wind farm is owned and operated by DW Consultancy.
The UK supports onshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation, and the Renewables Obligation (RO) for older projects.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm helps the UK reduce carbon emissions and meet its target of net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of the broader renewable energy mix.