Tournafulla II

The 18 turbine, 27 MW wind farm in Tournafulla, Co. Limerick will be built in two phases.

Phase one consists of a 5 turbine, 7.5 MW wind farm and is currently in operation.

Phase 2 consists of a further 13 turbines which will provide power for over 10,000 homes, mitigating around 44,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum.

     

PROJECT DETAILS
Owner Airtricity
Developer Airtricity
Location Tournafulla, Co. Limerick
Capacity 19.5 MW
Power Purchaser Airtricity Energy Supply
TECHNOLOGY
Turbine Model GE
Turbine Rating 1.5
Number of Turbines 13
CONSTRUCTION
Commenced     April 2007
OUTPUT DETAILS
No. of homes powered over 10,000/yr
CO2 savings approx. 44,000/yr
Equivalent cars off road over 10,000/yr