Project Overview

Client

Energia

Designer / Consultancy

Malachy Walsh & Partners

Construction Period

July 2023 – August 2024
PSCS: July 2023 – Ongoing

Budget

€5-10m

Project Overview

Crossmore Wind Farm project in Co. Clare includes the installation of seven 3.6 MW turbines with a tip height of 125m. The scope covers turbine base installation, crane hardstands, 5 km of access tracks, road upgrades, drainage systems, and electrical ducting, along with forestry clearance and environmental protection measures to minimize aquatic impact.

Key Numbers

  • 7 Enercon E-115 EP3 E3 turbines (3.6 MW each)
  • 38kV Substation sub-station platform
  • 5km of access tracks
  • 1ha of forestry cleared
  • 3000m³ of concrete for turbine foundations
  • 5km of open cut ducting
  • 6km of road widening and strengthening to local road
  • 10m long bottomless culvert (installed without impacting EPA 1st order stream)
  • Various Street furniture upgrades on primary and national routes from Port of Galway to site, and Foynes Port to Site
  • Attendance on 42 turbine component deliveries