Derrynadivva is an 8 MW wind power plant in Ireland, commissioned in 2009. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and contributes to the country's renewable energy sector. Ranked #29 of 38 wind plants in Ireland, Derrynadivva's 8 MW represents 0.62% of Ireland's total wind capacity of 1,287 MW. The largest wind plant in Ireland is Knockacummer 1 at 87 MW, making Derrynadivva 10.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tawnaghmore (104 MW, Oil), Raheen Barr (18.7 MW, Wind), and Bellacorick (6.45 MW, Wind). The facility is located in County Galway, approximately 200 km west of Dublin.
17 years old
Ireland, Europe
- 50. largest of 59 plants in Ireland
- #25,781 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,470 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Ireland
17 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
13 plants within 100 km, 281 MW combined
Source: Irish Wind Energy Association
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Derrynadivva is a wind power plant producing approximately 21 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Ireland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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