Perigus Energy
in the community
We partner with communities across Ireland to invest in these areas for the full lifecycle of our wind and solar farms
Community Commitment
We believe in working together, hand-in-hand, with the communities in which we work. We are committed to being long-term partners with these localities, to invest in public amenities and to ensure that people feel the benefits of living near to a wind or solar farm.
Perigus Energy is dedicated to being an active partner in the communities where we develop, build, operate and own green energy assets. We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work and have set up Community Benefit Funds in accordance with the Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) Best Practice Principles in Community Engagement & Community Commitment guidelines.
Size of Fund 2026
In 2026 alone, a total budget of over €365,000 will be available for neighbouring communities to our operational sites across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Our operational projects in your area
We operate Community Benefit Funds for each of these developments
Munster
Booltiagh 1 Wind Farm
Location: 15 km west of Ennis, County Clare, Republic of Ireland, along with Booltiagh 2
Number of turbines: 12
Installed capacity: 18 MW
In commercial operation since: October 2005
Booltiagh 2 Wind Farm
Location: 25 km north-west of Cashel, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland, on the same site as Booltiagh 1
Number of turbines: 6
Installed capacity: 12 MW
In commercial operation since: September 2013
Garracummer Wind Farm
Location: 25 km north-west of Cashel, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 17
Installed capacity: 42.5 MW
In commercial operation since: March 2013
Gneeves Wind Farm
Location: 6 km south-west of Millstreet, County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 11
Installed capacity: 9.4 MW
In commercial operation since: June 2006
Inchincoosh Wind Farm
Location: 7 km north of Kilgarvan village in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland (extension of Kilgarvan, along with Sillahertane)
Number of turbines: 13
Installed capacity: 32.5 MW
In commercial operation since: June 2009
Kilgarvan Wind Farm
Location: 7 km north of Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 15
Installed capacity: 45 MW
In commercial operation since: November 2007
Knockawarriga 1 Wind Farm
Location: 12 km south-east of Abbeyfeale in County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 9
Installed capacity: 22.5 MW
In commercial operation since: August 2008
Knockawarriga 2 Wind Farm
Location: 12 km south-east of Abbeyfeale in County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 3
Installed capacity: 7.5 MW
In commercial operation since: January 2020
Lisheen 1 Wind Farm
Location: 10 km east south-east of Templemore, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 18
Installed capacity: 36 MW
In commercial operation since: September 2009
Lisheen 2 Wind Farm
Location: 10 km east south-east of Templemore, County Tipperary(extension of Lisheen1)
Number of turbines: 12
Installed capacity: 24 MW
In commercial operation since: June 2013
Mienvee Wind Farm
Location: Holyford, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland, within Garracummer wind farm
Number of turbines: 1
Installed capacity: 0.9 MW
In commercial operation since: October 2004
Sillahertane Wind Farm
Location: 7 km north of Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland (extension of Kilgarvan, along with Inchincoosh)
Number of turbines: 10
Installed capacity: 8.5 MW
In commercial operation since: June 2009
Slievecallan Wind Farm
Location: Slievecallan, Co. Clare
Number of turbines: 29
Installed capacity: 70 MW
Operated by Perigus Energy on behalf of Arjun
Ballyhoura Wind Farm
Location: 5km north of Doneraile, Co. Cork
Number of turbines: 6.3
Installed capacity: 18 MW
Operated by Perigus Energy on behalf of Arjun
Leinster
Ballymartin Wind Farm
Location: 7 km west of Mullinavat, County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland, alongside the Smithstown wind farm
Number of turbines: 3
Installed capacity: 6.9 MW
In commercial operation since: June 2011
Lisheen 3 Wind Farm
Location: 3 km west of Crosspatrick village, spanning County Laois and County Kilkenny (extension of Lisheen 1 & 2)
Number of turbines: 8
Installed capacity: 28.8 MW
In commercial operation since: March 2023
Smithstown Wind Farm
Location: County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 4
Installed capacity: 8 MW
In commercial operation since: August 2013
Ulster
Flughland Wind Farm
Location: 44 km west of Letterkenny, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, close to Sorne 1 and Sorne 2
Number of turbines: 4
Installed capacity: 9.2 MW
In commercial operation since: August 2009
Owenreagh 2 Wind Farm
Location: County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Number of turbines: 6
Installed capacity: 2.6 MW
In commercial operation since: 2008
Sorne 1 Wind Farm
Location: 9 km east of Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, together with Sorne 2, close to Flughland
Number of turbines: 16
Installed capacity: 32 MW
In commercial operation since: January 2006
Sorne 2 Wind Farm
Location: 9 km east of Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, close to Flughland (extension of Sorne 1)
Number of turbines: 3
Installed capacity: 6.9 MW
In commercial operation since: January 2009
Case Studies
Tigh Maighne community coffee shop
Moyne in Co. Tipperary is a village that – like many – had been left with no shop, post office or community facility locally. A voluntary group set out to transform an unused building, formerly a health centre, into a community cafe and shop. Tigh Maighne came to fruition in 2022, with the help of some funding via the Perigus Energy Community Benefit Fund.
Glenflesk NS
A rural two-teacher primary school in Co. Kerry, Glenflesk NS has undergone a makeover in recent years thanks to a government-funded exntension to meet the needs of their pupils. While the bricks and mortar went up, funding dried up when it came to kitting out the room to support the children's learning. The dedicated school staff came together to apply for funding via the Perigus Energy Community Benefit Fund and in December 2024, they were informed they had been successful.
Mountcollins AFC
Mountcollins is a small village in the west of Co. Limerick – uniquely situated where three counties meet, just 100 metres from the Co. Kerry border and a mile from Co. Cork. Situated among the hills just outside the village is Mountcollins AFC, a soccer club founded in 2003.
Starting from scratch meant the club's committee had their work cut out from them – but their facilities have grown, and they have been able to secure the purchase of a robot lawnmower for their club, as well as part - fund lighting, thanks to funding from Perigus Energy's Community Benefit Fund. The club has become strongly associated with the neighbouring Knockawarriga Wind Farm.
Tyrone Dippers
Being an inland county, Tyrone has no coastline but that doesn't stop the Tyrone Dippers from finding water for their weekly dips; be it a beach in Donegal or a local lake. The idea is simple: those who get involved show up in their togs and make their way into the water for a refreshing dip and afterwards, the group sits around and has a chat. The group, set up by Siobhán Doherty and Angie Porter McHugh, also holds regular fundraisers, and availed of the Perigus Energy Community Benefit Fund to provide medals, tea and buns at a recent fundraiser in aid of cancer, attended by country music star Hugo Duncan.
Spraoi agus Sport
Based in Cardonagh on the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal, Spraoi agus Sport is an award-winning social enterprise that provides services and activities for young families, children and those that are inclusive of disability and/or autism.
Across three years, Spraoi agus Sport received €60,000 in funding from Perigus Energy.
"This funding was critical in enabling us to access the Rethink Ireland Growth Fund Programme which invests in best-in-class social enterprises," said CEO Helen Nolan.
NOVAS
NOVAS is a voluntary organisation that works with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The organisation is also an Approved Housing Body that provides social housing for low-income adults and families throughout Ireland.
In 2024, NOVAS was granted €10,000 in Community Benefit Funding from Perigus Energy, to help furnish emergency accommodation in Thurles, for those experiencing homelessness.
"The Perigus Energy Community Benefit Fund has made a massive impact to NOVAS’s work in Tipperary," said Jackie Leonard, Head of Fundraising with the charity.
Mullinavat GAA
In the south of Co. Kilkenny is Mullinavat GAA Club – a proud rural club that boasts seven Kilkenny Senior Club Football Championships and four Kilkenny Senior Club Camogie Championships, among other achievements. Like many clubs, Mullinavat GAA is the heart of the community.
In 2023, the club secured funding under Perigus Energy's Community Benefit Fund to help bring a community walkway around their pitch to fruition. The project has been a success – so much so, that RTÉ Operation Transformation came out to film there.
Clann na nGael Sports Hall
Clann na nGael GAA Club in Co. Tyrone, like many GAA clubs nationwide, offers its impressive facilities to the community for use when needed. They have invested heavily in the sports hall in recent years, and have even taken the innovative step to install solar PV panels and a storage bank that will harness and store excess electricity to heat the hall, thanks to funding received from Perigus Energy.
"Without Perigus Energy’s support from the Owenreagh Community Benefit Fund, we wouldn’t have been able to progress this project," the club's committee said.
What we fund
We emphasise support to organisations that engage in:
- Community Services
- Energy efficiency and sustainability
- Educational Programmes
- Medical and health assistance
Perigus Energy will consider all requests for donations or funding. All requests will be evaluated against the following criteria:
- Does the request come from a group that fits into our focus areas of community service, education, medical and health assistance or energy and sustainability?
- Does the request come from a group that serves a population located in close proximity to a wind or solar farm site? (Priority will be given to groups within a 5km radius)
- Does the request come from a legally registered organisation with a track record of delivering services for which it is seeking funding?
We will not support:
- Requests to support events that promote the use of alcohol, tobacco drugs or firearms
- Requests to support events held in support of political parties, associations and candidates
- Requests from for-profit organisations or for commercial entertainment events
- Requests for anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities
- Requests to replace statutory funding
- Requests to support individuals for their personal gain
Application
How to apply?
All proposals for community benefit funding must be received in writing. These can be posted or emailed. The proposal should outline the project details for which the funding will be used and include quotes and details of charitable status (if applicable). Proposals are evaluated by an internal committee and the Business Ethics Compliance team.
Perigus Energy requires an annual report on the progress a group has made with any funds that have been administered. This is required before a further application can be made.
Duration of funds
The duration of community benefit funding will be considered on a project-by-project basis. Funding shall commence in the first year of operation and continue for the lifetime of the project, which is approximately 25 years. Perigus Energy is not obliged to enter into an agreement with any one community group for the lifetime of the project and reserves the right to review on an annual basis.
FAQs
When can I apply?
The Community Benefit Funds are available for applications all year round. Our internal committee meet quarterly to evaluate applications as they are received.
When will I know if my application has been successful?
You will receive a final decision from us within 4 months of receipt of application.
There is a wind farm visible from where I live, but other parishes or townlands are closer by. Can I still apply?
Yes, you are still welcome to apply. Communities closer to the wind farm will have priority but if funding is available, we will always do our best to support community development.
How much can I apply for?
How much detail should I include in my application?
Please include as much detail as you can. Where possible, including quotes and pictures helps to speed up the process as less questions arise from applications.