Gartnaneane

Located in Co Cavan, Gartnaneane wind farm will produce enough power to serve over 9,000 homes and save the release of approximately 40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. This is equivalent to taking over 9,000 cars off the road.

PROJECT DETAILS
Owner	Airtricity
Developer	Airtricity
Location	Bailieborough, Co Cavan
Capacity	15 MW
Power Purchaser	Airtricity Energy Supply
Commissioned	December 2004
TECHNOLOGY
Turbine Model	GE Wind 1.5s
Turbine Rating	1.5 MW
Number of Turbines	10
Rotor Diameter	70.5m
Hub Height	64.7m
CONSTRUCTION
Commenced	March 2004
Completed	November 2004
Total	8 months
OUTPUT DETAILS
No of homes powered	over 9,000/yr
CO2 savings	approx 40,000 tonnes/yr
Equivalent cars off road	over 9,000/yr