Project Overview
The Derrybrien Wind Farm Project, which ceased commercial operation in 2022, included the erection of 70 turbines, all associated construction works, including the works that were undertaken in response to the peat slide, the overhead power line and Agannygal substation which connects the site to the national electricity transmission system.
ESB, through its wholly owned subsidiary Gort Windfarms Ltd, is currently preparing planning applications in order to enable it to decommission Derrybrien Wind Farm. These will be the subject of environmental assessment and in accordance with planning laws and regulation. ESB welcomes the enforcement notice issued by Galway Co. Co. as the necessary next step in this process.
Decommissioning is necessary following the decision by An Bord Pleanála to refuse substitute consent for the wind farm in February 2022. There have been no commercial operations at Derrybrien since that decision was taken by An Bord Pleanála.
As part of this process, a public information event will be held in autumn 2024. This will be advertised in the local media in advance. Updates on the information event, along with relevant planning documents, will also be posted on this website in due course.