LISDOWNEY WIND FARM |
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Lisdowney Wind Farm in North Kilkenny was founded in 2006 by civil engineer James Carville and local farmers Thomas McEvoy and Matthew Bergin, who wanted to secure their families’ future and leave a legacy to be proud of.
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This is the only planned wind farm in North Kilkenny and will create up to 30 jobs during construction. It will generate renewable energy for 5,700 houses and will reduce 23,000 tonnes of CO2, 122 tonnes of SOX and 91 tonnes of NOX being emitted into the atmosphere. James, Tom and Matt have personally financed this project since 2006. They plan to have the project constructed and energised by October 2015. Electricity produced will reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere by 23,000 tonnes each year, the equivalent of removing 6,000 cars from Ireland’s roads annually. James says “We are very proud of the progress we have made to date. For three chaps who knew nothing about wind farm development in 2006, we have succeeded in every challenge to date. Our dream is to develop a successful business, for our project to be part of the community through engagement with the three local schools & GAA clubs, and most of all to supply renewable green energy to local industry. The way we see this project is the community helping the community. |