Knockacummer 1 is an 87 MW wind power plant in Ireland, operated by Brookfield Renewable Energy and commissioned in 2013. It represents 6.76% of Ireland's total wind capacity of 1,287 MW. Ranked #1 of 38 wind plants in Ireland, Knockacummer 1 is the largest wind facility in the country at 87 MW, making it equal to its own capacity. Nearby plants within 50 km include Moneypoint power station (915 MW, Coal), Tarbert (488 MW, Oil), and Sealrock (Aughinish CHP) (166 MW, Gas). The facility is located in County Kerry, approximately 50 km from the city of Tralee.
13 years old
Ireland, Europe
- 20. largest of 59 plants in Ireland
- #10,859 worldwide by installed capacity
- #933 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 1.02% of the installed capacity of Ireland
13 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Brookfield Renewable Energy operates 2 plants totalling 124 MW
24 plants within 100 km, 4,689 MW combined
Source: Irish Wind Energy Association
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Knockacummer 1 is a wind power plant producing approximately 229 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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