Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Educational Scholarship Scheme 2024 is now open for applications!

OP2DAC is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Educational Scholarship Scheme as part of the Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund.

The 2024 Scholarship includes a monetary grant to the value of €2,500 for each year of study, up to a maximum of 4 years, for a number of successful applicants living in the vicinity (up to 5km) of
Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2.

Applications are open until 5pm on 25th October 2024.
To find out more, or start your application, click here.

2024 Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund Now Closed

The 2024 Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund is now closed.

Thank you for your participation.

Oweninny Wind Farm is the largest onshore wind farm in Ireland with an overall installed capacity of 192MW. This is enough to generate a volume of electricity equivalent to the average annual electrical demand of approximately 140,000 homes and businesses annually.

The wind farm is a joint venture between ESB and Bord na Móna reflecting the commitment of both organisations to the Government’s target of achieving 80% renewable energy by 2030. The project was delivered in two phases. 29 turbines were erected in 2019 during Phase One, while Phase Two, consisting of 31 turbines entered commercial operation in 2023.

Oweninny is located in North Mayo, west of Crossmolina and east of Bangor Erris, just north of the N59 road. The project site comprises of approximately 2,400 hectares and was formerly utilised for peat harvesting by Bord na Móna to provide fuel for the ESB Bellacorick peat fired power station, which ceased operation in 2005.