ENNISKEANE WINDFARM PROJECT - Organic Power

PROJECT DETAILSPower• 14 Enercon wind turbines, 11 each with a maximumgenerating capacity of 2.3MW, plus 3 each with amaximum generating capacity of 0.9MW, totalling28MW installed capacity.• Operating efficiency is projected at 37.5% of installedcapacity, or minimum average output of 10.5MW• Enough energy to power the equivalent of 11,500households• Will result in the avoidance of 62,000 tonnes ofCarbon emissions annually• Will contribute 2.3% of the Government’s target of15% of energy coming from renewable source by2015 (1200MW).Construction• Work is planned to commence around early 2011subject to permits, and will be completed in a workperiod around 9 to 12 months spread over 2 years.• The wind farm has an operational life of 30 years.At the end of its life, the turbines will be dismantledand removed from the site or an application will besubmitted to retain or replace the existing wind turbinesSite SelectionThe wind farm site is regarded as a prime solution due toa combination of the following factors:• High wind speed• Close proximity to available grid capacity• Turbines can be sited in compliance with WindIndustry recommendations and Planning requirementswith respect to noise and other environmental factors• Location of turbines near the existing roadsminimises the impact of construction traffic• Impact on internationally and nationallydesignated sites or landscapes are avoided4