SSE Renewables has formally submitted a planning application to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for the development of the Tattymoyle Wind Farm in County Tyrone.

The proposal, situated approximately 6.5km southwest of Fintona, follows two rounds of public consultation and comprehensive environmental assessments conducted since autumn 2024.

The project is designed to comprise up to ten turbines, each reaching a maximum tip height of 180 metres. Once completed, the site will have a generating capacity of roughly 60MW of renewable electricity.

From a construction and economic perspective, the delivery of Tattymoyle Wind Farm is expected to generate more than 50 jobs during the peak of the construction phase. This will provide a substantial boost to local employment and offer significant opportunities for supply chain businesses across the region. A final investment decision by SSE remains contingent on a positive planning outcome, securing a grid connection, and establishing a route to market.

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Ghislain Demeuldre, Head of Projects Onshore Ireland at SSE Renewables, stated: "Submitting the planning application for Tattymoyle Wind Farm is an important milestone for an onshore wind project which has the potential to deliver meaningful climate, economic and community benefits for County Tyrone. We are grateful for the constructive feedback received during public consultation and for the ongoing collaboration with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, whose engagement has been greatly appreciated. If approved for delivery, Tattymoyle would provide vital new renewable energy to Northern Ireland's electricity system at a time when accelerating the energy transition has never been more important. We look forward to continuing to work closely with local residents, stakeholders, the Council and DfI Planning as the application progresses."

Mark Ennis, Chairman of SSE Ireland, added: "We are delighted to bring forward the Tattymoyle Wind Farm planning application. This step is reflective of recent policy progress around renewable energy. Momentum must not be lost as urgent action is needed to turn policy progress into delivery. It is crucial that draft policies such as the new renewables support scheme are passed by the Assembly so that auctions can start, and a new phase of green investment can kick off. Projects like Tattymoyle are essential if Northern Ireland is to deliver affordable, sustainable power for homes and businesses, meet its climate targets and strengthen energy security."

In addition to the immediate construction impact, the operational wind farm would provide ongoing financial contributions to the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council through annual rates payments. A Community Benefit Fund would also be established to support local groups, sports clubs, and educational initiatives throughout the project's lifespan, building on SSE's existing scholarship and community funding legacy in the region.