Solar & wind farm atlas · Northern Europe
Solar & wind farms in Ireland
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Ireland tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
5.1 GW
#34 of 222 countries
Solar PV
846 MW
#53 worldwide
Onshore wind
4.3 GW
#26 for wind
Under construction
961 MW
planned: 56.4 GW
Facilities tracked
479
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Ireland has 5.1 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 479 tracked facilities, ranking #34 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Wind leads the fleet with 4.3 GW (83% of operating capacity), while solar parks add 846 MW.
The pipeline is substantial: 961 MW under construction and 56.4 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 1,120% of today’s operating fleet.
About 1.5 GW (29%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2017, with 620 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Connacht (503 MW), Leinster (375 MW), Munster (243 MW).
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See also: Ireland energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Ireland
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oweninny wind farm | Onshore wind | 176 MW | 2019 | Bangor Erris, Connacht | ESB Group |
| Galway wind farm | Onshore wind | 174 MW | 2017 | Oughterard, Connacht | SSE Renewables |
| Lysaghtstown solar farm | Solar PV | 131 MW | 2024 | — | Power Capital Renewable Energy |
| Timahoe North solar farm | Solar PV | 108 MW | 2025 | — | Bord na Móna PLC |
| Derrinlough wind farm | Onshore wind | 105 MW | 2024 | — | Bord na Móna PLC |
| Grousemount wind farm | Onshore wind | 100 MW | 2020 | — | ESB Group |
| Yellow River wind farm | Onshore wind | 100 MW | 2024 | Rhode, Leinster | SSE Renewables |
| Rosspile solar farm | Solar PV | 95 MW | 2021 | Rosspile | Highfield Energy |
| Meenadreen wind farm | Onshore wind | 95 MW | 2017 | — | Energia Renewables |
| Ardderroo wind farm | Onshore wind | 91 MW | 2023 | Ardderroo, Connacht | Amazon |
| Meenbog wind farm | Onshore wind | 91 MW | 2022 | Ballybofey, Ulster | GLIL Infrastructure |
| Cordal wind farm | Onshore wind | 90 MW | 2018 | — | Greencoat Renewables |
| Lisheen wind farm | Onshore wind | 89 MW | 2009 | Urlignford, Leinster | Ørsted A/S |
| Knockacummer wind farm | Onshore wind | 88 MW | 2015 | — | Greencoat Renewables |
| Mount Lucas wind farm | Onshore wind | 84 MW | 2015 | — | Bord na Móna PLC |
| South Meath solar farm | Solar PV | 81 MW | 2023 | Batterstown | Greencoat Renewables |
| Cloncreen wind farm | Onshore wind | 76 MW | 2022 | Clonbullogue, Leinster | Bord na Móna PLC |
| Meentycat wind farm | Onshore wind | 72 MW | 2014 | — | SSE Renewables |
| Fidorfe solar farm | Solar PV | 68 MW | 2023 | Fidorfe | Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC |
| Knockduff wind farm | Onshore wind | 65 MW | 2016 | Municipal District of Macroom | GLIL Infrastructure |
| Sliabh Bawn wind farm | Onshore wind | 58 MW | 2017 | — | Greencoat Renewables |
| Moanvane wind farm | Onshore wind | 58 MW | 2024 | Clara, Leinster | Commerz Real AG |
| Boggeragh wind farm | Onshore wind | 57 MW | 2010 | — | Enerco Energy |
| Ballymacarney solar farm | Solar PV | 56 MW | 2023 | — | Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC |
| Clahane wind farm | Onshore wind | 55 MW | 2008 | — | Renewables Infrastructure Group LTD (TRIG) |
| Carrigdangan wind farm | Onshore wind | 54 MW | 2021 | Kilmichael, Munster | Enerco Energy |
| Cappawhite A wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2017 | — | ESB Group |
| Muckerstown solar farm | Solar PV | 48 MW | 2023 | Ashbourne | Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC |
| Ballybane wind farm | Onshore wind | 48 MW | 2008 | — | Greencoat Renewables |
| Bindoo wind farm | Onshore wind | 48 MW | 2007 | Cootehill, Ulster | SSE Renewables |
| Cloghboola wind farm | Onshore wind | 46 MW | 2015 | — | Gaelectric Developments Ltd |
| Slievecallan West wind farm | Onshore wind | 45 MW | 2017 | — | GLIL Infrastructure |
| Knocknagoum wind farm | Onshore wind | 44 MW | 2013 | — | GLIL Infrastructure |
| Leitir Guingaid wind farm | Onshore wind | 44 MW | 2014 | — | GLIL Infrastructure |
| Garracummer wind farm | Onshore wind | 43 MW | 2013 | — | Ørsted A/S |
| Magheramore wind farm | Onshore wind | 43 MW | 2019 | — | GLIL Infrastructure |
| Ballywater wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2005 | — | Gaelectric Developments Ltd |
| Bruckana wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2014 | — | Bord na Móna PLC |
| Castledockrell wind farm | Onshore wind | 41 MW | 2010 | — | Lanber Holdings |
| Coomacheo wind farm | Onshore wind | 41 MW | 2008 | — | SSE Renewables |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rian Offshore Array wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.5 GW | — | — |
| Tralee Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.5 GW | — | Kilbaha |
| Sunrise Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | — | — |
| Celtic Offshore Renewable Energy Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.7 GW | — | Waterford |
| Valentia Island Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1.5 GW | — | — |
| Blackwater Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1.5 GW | 2030 | — |
| Ilen Array Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | — | — |
| Moneypoint Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | 2030 | — |
| Western Star Floating Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.4 GW | 2032 | — |
| South Irish Sea Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | 2030 | Irish Sea |
| Codling wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | — | Greystones |
| Emerald floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | — | — |
| Greystones wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.2 GW | — | — |
| Aniar Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | — |
| Arranmore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | — |
| Banba Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | — |
| Clarus offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | — |
| Danu offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | 2031 | — |
| Floating Cork Offshore Wind | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | 2031 | — |
| Inis Ealga Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | 2030 | — |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Ireland?
The largest operating solar facility in Ireland in this dataset is Lysaghtstown solar farm, with about 131 MW, in operation since 2024.
What is the largest wind farm in Ireland?
The largest operating wind facility is Oweninny wind farm (Bangor Erris, Connacht), at about 176 MW, operating since 2019.
How much solar capacity does Ireland have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 846 MW in operation in Ireland (#53 worldwide in this atlas), plus 693 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Ireland have?
4.3 GW of wind farms are operating (4.3 GW onshore), ranking #26 in this atlas, with 268 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Ireland?
479 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 223 solar PV, 197 onshore wind, 59 offshore wind.
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Nearby countries
United Kingdom 35.7 GWSweden 15.2 GWFinland 8.6 GWDenmark 8.3 GWNorway 5.7 GWLithuania 2 GWEstonia 1.7 GWLatvia 685 MWÅland Islands 54 MWFaroe Islands 37 MW