Bridgetown unveils solar power generation and energy storage

Could a 21 MWp solar farm be built in Wexford?

The company has unveiled proposals to develop a 21 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) array (solar farm) and 10 MW/2 hour battery energy storage system (BESS) facility on lands near its existing 18 turbine Richfield wind farm at Bridgetown in County Wexford – traditionally known as Ireland’s sunniest county.

Is SSE Renewables launching a 'sunny south east' project in Ireland?

Leading renewable energy operator and developer SSE Renewables is taking its first steps into solar energy generation and associated battery storage in Ireland, with plans to develop a co-located project at its existing operational wind farm asset in the country’s ‘Sunny South East’.

Can We co-locate solar & battery technology in Ireland's 'sunny south east'?

At Richfield in County Wexford we’ve identified an ideal opportunity, located in Ireland’s ‘Sunny South East’, to further explore how we can co-locate solar, battery and wind farm technology to realise our full homegrown renewable energy potential.

Will a new solar & battery initiative Save the East Sumba region?

In the latter, a new solar and battery initiative is bringing 15MW of clean energy to the East Sumba region – enough to power 4,000 homes and avoid 5.5KtCO₂ yearly emissions.

Will Wexford have a co-located solar and battery project?

SSE Renewables has today commenced a public consultation to seek views from people in County Wexford on the proposed co-located solar and battery project. Members of the local community are being invited to attend a public consultation event at the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay in Wexford, to find out more about the proposed development.

Where would a proposed solar farm be located?

The proposed solar farm would be located in the townlands of Hooks and Yoletown while the proposed BESS would be co-located adjacent to the existing substation at Richfield wind farm.