Statkraft commences construction of Offaly wind farm

The renewable energy firm will fund and manage the construction of the wind farm, as well as operating the wind farm upon its completion. 

Norwegian renewable energy company Statkraft has begun the construction of a 57.6MW wind farm located in County Offaly.

Statkraft is to invest €86m in the Moanvane wind farm project, which will consist of 12 turbines and provide significant levels of renewable energy to the grid.