About wind energy
Onshore wind is an abundant and renewable source of clean energy with a vital role to play in the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Perigus Energy partners with industry leaders to deliver cost-effective and environmentally sound onshore solutions that meet the growing demand for clean, renewable power.
We currently operate onshore wind assets across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. Today, our onshore wind projects provide green energy to thousands of homes, while also creating jobs and opportunities in the local communities.
Find out more about our operational wind farms in Ireland.
Facts about onshore wind
In onshore wind power reliable?
Onshore wind is a highly reliable energy source. Modern onshore wind turbines are so powerful and have such advanced engineering that they can generate clean energy, even when wind speeds seem low.
Do onshore wind turbines post a threat to birds?
Well-sited wind farms have limited effects on birds. Onshore wind farms can pose a threat to birds, but Perigus Energy does in-depth environmental assessments before building any new wind farms and uses cutting-edge technology to better understand the interaction between birds and turbines so that wind farms can be optimally sited.
Do onshore wind farms harm tourism?
Onshore wind has become a major source of renewable energy across Europe over the last several decades. There is no
Can wind turbines be recycled?
When wind turbines eventually reach the end of their lifespan after at least 25 years, they can be recycled. In 2024, we decommissioned Owenreagh 1 Wind Farm in Co. Tyrone. We then recycled and repurposed the blade material in a landmark project.
What is the carbon footprint of onshore wind?
Manufacturing and constructing onshore wind turbines does produce some emissions. But these are very small in comparison to emissions from fossil fuels - and vastly outweighed by the emissions saved using onshore wind power instead of fossil fuels.
Are onshore wind turbines noisy?
Nearly everything with moving parts makes noise, and wind turbines are no exception. Wind farms are very quiet compared to other industrial facilities, but they do produce low-level noise.
Are onshore wind turbines dangerous to human health?
Onshore wind turbines do not cause negative health effects. Dozens of independent, peer-reviewed studies conducted around the world have consistently found no evidence that onshore wind farms cause any negative physical health effects.
