In January 2024, RES welcomed Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s decision to approve its application to increase the turbine rotor size at the consented Dunbeg South Wind Farm, in what is a crucial step towards a cleaner and more affordable energy future. The scheme was given the go-ahead after the Council’s planning committee voted to approve the application, in line with the case officer’s recommendation.

Ellen Cross, Development Project Manager at RES, said: “We’re delighted to receive approval to increase the turbine rotor size at Dunbeg South Wind Farm, which will enable us to take advantage of modern turbine technology, and optimise the clean, low-cost electricity the wind farm will be capable of generating.

“Only this week a new report has revealed that in 2023, Northern Ireland saved £243 million by using local wind energy generation instead of imported gas . Wind schemes like Dunbeg South are therefore not just good for the environment but also bill payers, and we look forward to seeing this project operating and benefitting Northern Ireland consumers as soon as possible.”

Dunbeg South Wind Farm received planning consent from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in December 2020. This alteration to the rotor size increases the generation of the project from 29.7MW to 37.8MW, enough to power around 31,000 homes each year with clean, low-cost electricity. This is the only amendment to have been made to the scheme since it was first approved, with turbine locations and tip heights remaining as per the original planning consent.

RES has a strong track record of working closely with the local supply chain around its projects and maximising inward investment opportunities wherever possible. The project could also deliver a vital economic boost with the potential to deliver approximately £7.8 million to the local area in the form of jobs, employment, and the use of local services.

More information will be provided on this website as the project progresses.