Local Benefits

With the ever-growing threat of climate change and the catastrophic impacts that it could have, it is more important than ever that we invest in a green economic recovery.

The proposed wind farm, if consented, would continue to build on the success of the renewable energy sector in Northern Ireland. It would provide a vital economic boost, creating skilled, sustainable jobs and help to drive a cleaner and more resilient economy. 

New onshore wind, and large scale solar, are the cheapest forms of renewable electricity generation¹ and it is imperative that we deliver clean, low cost electricity as efficiently as possible for consumers. Unshinagh will be capable of providing clean, low cost renewable electricity for around 70,000 homes² making a positive contribution to the new Energy Strategy, which is expected to have a target of at least 70% of electricity consumed from renewables by 2030.

^{1 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/911817/electricity-generation-cost-report-2020.pdf}

^{2 The homes figure has been calculated by taking the predicted annual electricity generation (based on an indicative layout and subject to change) of the site (based on RES assessments Unshinagh has a predicted capacity factor of 49.9%) and dividing this by the annual average electricity figures from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) showing that the annual UK average domestic household consumption is 3,578 kWh (Dec 2020).}