Brittas Wind Farm
About the project
Perigus Energy, formerly Ørsted, is exploring the potential to develop a wind energy project in the townlands of Brittas, Rossestown and Clobanna, near Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The project aims to supply clean and sustainable electricity to the national grid, supporting Ireland’s objective to achieve 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Environmental studies have commenced at the site. These studies, along with feedback from the local community and other stakeholders, will be used to inform the design of the project.
You can view our online exhibition which includes the latest project information, environmental information and photomontages of the proposed Brittas Wind Farm.
Project Timeline
Summer 2024
Planning submission
Summer 2024
Third community consultation event in Rahealty Community Centre. Newsletter 4 distributed to nearby houses
Spring 2024
Finalise design and complete environmental assessments
Autumn 2023
Second community consultation event took place in Thurles Sarsfields and Loughmroe GAA. Newsletter 3 distributed to nearby houses
Summer 2023
First design iteration completed
Spring 2023
Initial community consultation event took place at Thurles Sarsfields
Autumn 2022
Environmental consultants Malachy Walsh & Partners are appointed to commence environmental assessment
Autumn 2021
Ecology studies commence on site
Local Community
Perigus Energy is committed to engaging inclusively with the whole community and developing a responsible project that is good for society and for our neighbours. As part of the project, we want to help bring forward sustainable, long-term community initiatives that meet local priorities, needs and objectives.
In accordance with the government-led Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS), the project, if consented, will deliver a substantial and long-term community benefit fund during the operational period of the Wind Farm. In line with government guidance, this fund is expected to provide €2 per MW hour for the first 15 years of the project and will include a near neighbour scheme. For a 50MW project, the community benefit fund could amount to €280,000 per annum.
The community benefit fund must be used for the wider economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of the local community. The distribution of the fund will ultimately be for the community living in proximity to the project to decide in partnership with the Perigus Energy team.
If you would like to speak to us about the community benefit opportunities, please get in touch – we are keen to hear from you. Details of the Renewable Energy Support Scheme and community benefit can be found on the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s website
The new Rulebook for Community Benefit Funds under RESS, published in May 2025 by the Department of the Environment, Climate & Communications, sets out how the funds should be used and managed. Download the RESS handbook here
Latest News
The Perigus Energy team have met Tipperary County Council, An Bord Pleanála and the National Parks and Wildlife Services to discuss the proposed Brittas Wind Farm project. Public consultation events were held in April 2023 and October 2023 where the Ørsted team met local residents. Since we last met the community, the design of the project has been progressed and environmental studies completed. In May 2024, the project was issued Strategic Infrastructure Status by An Bord Pleanála. Further community consultation will take place over the coming months prior to the planning submission which will be submitted directly to An Bord Pleanála.
Newsletters
Contact us
The project team for the proposed Brittas Wind Farm has extensive experience in the design, construction and operation of wind energy projects. We are committed to mobilising our experience to ensure we meet our stated aim of creating wind projects which are good for Ireland, good for the local communities and good for the environment.
Our Community Liaison Officer, Aidan Stakelum, is available to speak with local residents and community members to make sure information is readily available. All queries or questions are recognised and responded to in a transparent and efficient manner.
Please get in contact if you have any suggestions as to how you feel we can best facilitate or tailor the proposed project’s communications to suit you best.
Email: info@brittaswindfarm.com
Phone: (021) 4223692
Post: Brittas Wind Farm Project, 5th Floor, One Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland, T12 X8N6