Orsted and EnergyCloud initiative to give free hot water for 100 homes near wind farm

The surplus renewable energy deal in Kerry builds on similar collaborations in Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Offaly

Alan Wyley, CEO, EnergyCloud; Nadine O’Sullivan, Operations Community Liaison, Orsted; Councillor Norma Moriarty, Cathaoirleach of the Kenmare Municipal District, and Councillor Martin Grady, Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, at Orsted windfarm in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan / OSM Photo

Up to 100 homes will get free hot water from surplus renewable energy from wind farms in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry.

Renewable energy company Orsted is partnering with charity EnergyCloud and Kerry Co Council on the initiative, which will provide free hot water to the homes that are geographically nearest to Orsted’s wind farms, dependent on tenant sign-up.