Wind farms, like Unshinagh, can create skilled jobs, unlock vital investment, strengthen energy security, tackle climate change and help to reduce household energy bills.
Capable of producing clean, green electricity for approximately 45,000 homes each year
Saving nearly 68,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to the equivalent fossil fuel generation, each year
Expected to deliver £29 million into the Northern Irish economy during construction
£21.7 million GVA1 in Northern Ireland over the wind farm’s lifetime
Around £15.6 million in business rates payable to Mid and East Antrim Council, over the lifetime, supporting vital local services
Net benefits for biodiversity through an increase in NI Priority Habitats
1 Gross Value Added (GVA) measures the economic value created by the development through its contribution to the economy through jobs, wages and profits