This year's SSE Renewables community funds have now launched for various wind farms in County Cork.

The funds relate to the Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms in North Cork, as well as the energy company's Coomatallin Wind Farm in West Cork.

This year, up to €225,000 will be available to local initiatives focused on delivering long-term social, environmental or economic benefits. This can include community projects seeking to optimise energy usage and efficiency, promote sustainable transportation and enhance green spaces. Projects which promote regeneration and enhance local infrastructure, or seek to improve health and safety standards in existing amenities, are also welcome.

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Community groups within a 20km radius of any of the three wind farms are encouraged to apply with preference given to projects within a 5km radius of each wind farm site.

Speaking at the launch of the Fund, Anne Reynolds, SSE Renewables Community Investment Manager, said: "We believe in investing in the areas where we operate, not just with clean energy, but with lasting community partnerships. Our community funds have enabled hundreds of grassroots projects across Cork to flourish. We're excited to see how this year’s funding can help power more positive local change."

Since 2006, SSE Renewables has contributed almost €2m in funding to community groups in Cork through its community funds programme.

The application process for this year's fund is online and runs until 5pm on Friday, July 25. For more information on how to apply, visit here or, alternatively, contact the Community Investment Manager via email at [email protected]