Kilgarvan Repower
Perigus Energy is in the process of developing a new renewable energy proposal to repower the existing Kilgarvan I and Kilgarvan II wind farms.
The site is located in Co. Kerry, approximately 7km north-east of Kilgarvan village and approximately 7.5km west of Coolea, Co. Cork.
Kilgarvan I (Inchincoosh) has been in commercial operation since 2007 and Kilgarvan II (Lettercannon) since 2009. Collectively, these existing wind farms comprise 28 turbines, with an installed capacity of 77.5MW.
Planning was granted in March 2025 for 11 new turbines to replace the existing 28 turbines on the site. Work is currently underway in the background to plan out the next steps here, including a lifetime extension application for the 13 existing turbines on the western end of the site, to help provide for some flexibility in choosing the right moment to commence with the repowering.
With rising energy costs becoming a major issue for people in Ireland throughout their day-to-day lives, there are clear benefits to be seen in the development of an indigenous renewable energy resource, like here in Kilgarvan.
This helps to secure Ireland’s independent future, by reducing our reliance on volatile and costly energy imports. Perigus Energy is further committed to contributing to this development and helping Ireland to position itself as a modern, low-carbon country powered by a secure, local energy generation network.
Community
At Perigus Energy, we believe that local communities should directly benefit from having a wind farm in their area.
To date, both Kilgarvan I and II have contributed locally in the form of a Community Benefit Fund, with the aim of supporting sustainable development in areas such as:
- Community Services
- Education
- Sports and Recreation
- Culture and Heritage
- Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability
- Tourism
As a part of the Kilgarvan Repower renewable energy project, Ørsted are committing to the continuation of this Community Benefit Fund for many more years to come.
If the project is approved, the local area will benefit from the availability of an annual fund. Funding to date has been provided to:
- Kilgarvan Community Council
- Kilgarvan Agricultural Show
- Kilgarvan GAA
- Top of the Coom Sheep Shearing
- Macroom Community Hospital
- Cósan Barr A Chuma
- Glenflesk GAA
- Scoil Chúil Aodha
- Comhaltas Cosanta Gaeltachta Chúil Aodha Teo
- The Glen Committee
If you would like to discuss the Community Benefit Fund, please get in touch with us.
Contact us
If you have any queries about the project, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email: contact@perigusenergy.com
Tel.: Aidan Stakelum, CLO, 086 103 7437