Energia Group has announced the delivery of the first blades at Crossmore Wind Farm, which will generate enough renewable electricity to power approximately 14,500 homes.

The 57-metre-long blades are being transported overnight from the Port of Galway to Crossmore Wind Farm near Lissycasey, County Clare, via the national and regional road network.

Earlier this year, a test drive with a full-length trailer was conducted along the route to ensure the safe delivery of the blades, which are the largest turbine components. To accommodate the blades and other large deliveries, including the turbine nacelles that house the generators and gearboxes, both permanent and temporary road upgrades have been made. In total, 77 components will be delivered.

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The successful delivery of the first components marks a significant milestone in the construction of Crossmore Wind Farm, which remains on track to enter commercial operation in 2025 and will consist of seven wind turbines generating up to 25.2 MW of renewable energy. The wind farm will be capable of producing enough renewable electricity to power around 14,500 homes and offset over 45,000 tonnes of carbon per annum, helping support the Irish government’s climate action goals and supply new renewable electricity to the national grid.

Commenting on the continued progress on the wind farm site, Energia Renewables Head of Construction Patrick Tierney said: "This is a significant milestone in the construction of Crossmore Wind Farm, bringing energisation and the start of renewable electricity generation at the wind farm one step closer."