The wind energy sector has been growing at an astonishing pace in recent years as several energy-rich nations turn to tech such as wind turbines to develop clean energy generation capacity amid calls to phase out the generational reliance on oil and gas. For far too long, the world has relied on the traditional energy generation capacity powered by fossil fuels; however, following the Paris summit in 2016, the international energy market is fostering investments in developing renewable energy resources such as wind power.
Ireland is set to welcome several new wind turbines from German manufacturer Nordex
UK renewable energy utility SSE has selected the German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex, alongside its Irish partner FuturEnergy Ireland, to construct, deliver, and install several new wind turbines for the Drumnahough Wind Farm in County Donegal. Ireland has some seriously chilly and windy weather that is nearly a constant feature of the nation’s weather forecasts.
As such, the nation has been contemplating an expansion of its wind power sector, especially considering the increased priority of diversifying global energy markets to reach clean energy targets committed to during the Paris summit. For far too long, the world has left the wind power sector aside in favor of other energy generation processes; however, that reality is slowly changing.
The future of the Irish wind sector has been boosted by the news of the new wind project in Donegal
Ireland has long been overshadowed by the energy ambitions of larger and more influential nations, such as England. However, the reality of the modern-day energy market is that nations that used to rely on imports of power to meet demand will now need to develop their own energy infrastructure to improve energy generation amid the ever-changing energy market.
Nordex will supply the necessary wind turbines for Ireland’s wind power ambitions
The German turbine manufacturer has noted that SSE has selected it to supply and install 12 units of its N133/4.8 machines at the Drumnahough Wind Farm, with the deal stating that deliveries are set for 2027, marking a new era of wind power generation in Ireland. While the deal has passed all the regulatory barriers, the amount paid to Nordex has not been disclosed.
The new Irish wind park will be located in the rural uplands of Donegal and will enable the country to develop its wind power capacity far beyond what was previously expected, marking a turning point in Ireland’s renewable energy ambitions.
Once operational, the new wind farm will produce enough power to light up nearly 40,000 Irish homes. To sweeten the deal even more, Nordex will manage operations under a long-term premium service agreement. The Drumnahough project represents a $138.2 million investment in the nation’s wind power sector. The hope will be to attract the attention of the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, which recently awarded funding for several wind projects in Europe.
“We’re pleased to have been awarded the contract to manufacture and install turbines for the Drumnahough Wind Farm – another important milestone in Ireland’s renewable energy journey.” – Jason Welch, Managing Director UK & Ireland at the Nordex Group
Europe’s wind power sector has been receiving substantial investments in recent years
The news of Nordex being selected to construct, install, and manage the operation of the wind turbines for Ireland’s latest wind project comes as other European nations are planning to invest substantial amounts of money to develop their own wind sectors. Spain has recently opened a new funding round to repower its wind sector. This positive sentiment towards the sector points to wider acceptance that wind power will play a vital role in the international energy transition away from conventional energy generation.
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