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# Coolglass Wind Farm

Statkraft Ireland Wind Farm Project

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Home](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/) - Information on the proposed 13 turbine wind farm project in Co. Laois being brought forward by Statkraft Ireland.
- [PM-VP9-E](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp9-e/)
- [Project Photomontages VP9](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/project-photomontages-vp9/) - Coolglass Wind Farm Photomontages Viewpoint 9 - L7797 at Timahoe Select a Viewpoint: VP 9 – L7797 at Timahoe VP 13 – L3851 at Knocklead VP 18A – Wolfhill Local Road VP 19.1 – The Swan Sports Centre VP 19.3 – R426 at The Swan VP 19.5 – R430 at The Swan Hamburger Toggle Menu
- [Terms of Use](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/terms-of-use/) - IntroductionOur website address is: www.coolglasswindfarm.ie which is owned and operated by Statkraft Ireland Ltd., a limited company registered in the Republic of Ireland with the registered business number 487313, and whose registered office is at:Unit C Building 4200,Cork Airport Business Park,Cork.This agreement is in effect as of 30/08/2022.We reserve the right to change this User Agreement from
- [Project Being Considered](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/this-opportunity/project-being-considered/) - At a Glance 13 turbine projectDistance to nearest turbine – over 700mCapacity to provide clean energy to 60,000 homesOver 80MW of renewable energy to the Irish electricity gridZero shadow flicker policyHeight of turbine up to a maximum of 180MTotal Community Benefit Fund of circa €7 million, depending on the final designAssociated works will include access
- [Project Evolution](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/this-opportunity/project-evolution/) - How this project evolved over time At the initial stages of consideration, designers drafted a project outline that would maximise the wind energy potential of the site. Staying in line with the guidelines, the following initial assumptions were made: The initial distances to houses was taken at 500m (subsequently increased), shadow flicker curtailment was taken
- [Project Photomontages VP19.5](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/project-photomontages-vp19-5/) - Coolglass Wind Farm Photomontages Viewpoint 19.5 - R430 at The Swan Select a Viewpoint: VP 9 – L7797 at Timahoe VP 13 – L3851 at Knocklead VP 18A – Wolfhill Local Road VP 19.1 – The Swan Sports Centre VP 19.3 – R426 at The Swan VP 19.5 – R430 at The Swan Hamburger Toggle
- [Project Photomontages VP19.3](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/project-photomontages-vp193/) - Coolglass Wind Farm Photomontages Viewpoint 19.3 - R426 at The Swan Select a Viewpoint: VP 9 – L7797 at Timahoe VP 13 – L3851 at Knocklead VP 18A – Wolfhill Local Road VP 19.1 – The Swan Sports Centre VP 19.3 – R426 at The Swan VP 19.5 – R430 at The Swan Hamburger Toggle
- [Project Photomontages VP19.1](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/project-photomontages-vp191/) - Coolglass Wind Farm Photomontages Viewpoint 19.1 - Sports Centre at The Swan Select a Viewpoint: VP 9 – L7797 at Timahoe VP 13 – L3851 at Knocklead VP 18A – Wolfhill Local Road VP 19.1 – The Swan Sports Centre VP 19.3 – R426 at The Swan VP 19.5 – R430 at The Swan Hamburger
- [Project Photomontages VP18A](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/project-photomontages-vp18a/) - Coolglass Wind Farm Photomontages Viewpoint 18A - Local Road at Wolfhill Select a Viewpoint: VP 9 – L7797 at Timahoe VP 13 – L3851 at Knocklead VP 18A – Wolfhill Local Road VP 19.1 – The Swan Sports Centre VP 19.3 – R426 at The Swan VP 19.5 – R430 at The Swan Hamburger Toggle
- [Project Photomontages VP13](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/project-photomontages-vp13/) - Coolglass Wind Farm Photomontages Viewpoint 13 - L3851 at Knocklead Select a Viewpoint: VP 9 – L7797 at Timahoe VP 13 – L3851 at Knocklead VP 18A – Wolfhill Local Road VP 19.1 – The Swan Sports Centre VP 19.3 – R426 at The Swan VP 19.5 – R430 at The Swan Hamburger Toggle Menu
- [Form-Location](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/form-location/)
- [Virtual Consultation Room](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/this-opportunity/virtual-consultation/) - Using this Virtual Consultation Room: ENABLE FULLSCREEN MODE Move around the room by dragging the screen with your mouse, following the direction of the arrows. Click on any of the icons or objects to view their content. For best experience, it is recommended to view this consultation room in Fullscreen Mode on a desktop computer,
- [Form-Benefit](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/form-benefit/)
- [Coolglass WF Map](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/coolglass-wf-map/) - Timahoe Knocklead Wolfhill The Swan Sports Centre R426 The Swan
- [Form-video](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/form-video/)
- [Form-Statkraft](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/form-statkraft/)
- [Form-Climate](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/form-climate/)
- [Form-At a Glance](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/form-at-a-glance/)
- [Form-Contact](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/form-contact/)
- [PM-VP19.3-M](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp193-m/)
- [PM-VP19.5-M](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp195-m/)
- [PM-VP19.5-E](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp195-e/)
- [PM-VP19.3-E](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp193-e/)
- [PM-VP19.1-M](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp191-m/)
- [PM-VP19.1-E](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp191-e/)
- [PM-VP18A-M](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp18a-m/)
- [PM-VP18A-E](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp18a-e/)
- [PM-VP13-M](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp13-m/)
- [PM-VP13-E](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp13-e/)
- [PM-VP9-M](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/pm-vp9-m/)
- [Benefits of Wind Energy](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/this-opportunity/benefits-of-wind-energy/) - The development of renewable energy is a natural step in the evolution of locally generated electricity. Harvesting peat for electricity has brought significant economic gain for many areas of the Midlands over the years. Ireland is now on a path of decarbonisation and the energy that we are using is switching from fossil fuels to renewables. The
- [Privacy Policy](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy for Statkraft Ireland Ltd.
- [Contact Us](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/contact-us/) - MESSAGE US DIRECTLY 1 2 3 All fields are required Previous Next Previous Next You accept that we may store your details in line with our Privacy Policy Previous Next TALK TO US George O’Connor is the local Community Liaison Officer for this project. George has many years’ experience in both wind energy and working
- [Community Consultation](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/this-opportunity/community-consultation/) - Statkraft values the feedback that this community can provide in relation to the proposed Coolglass Wind Farm project.The Consultation Form below is one way in which you can have your say, and to help provide us with as much information as possible to allow us to bring a considered approach to the project development. If
- [Compliance](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/more-info/compliance/) - Queries and ComplaintsYour feedback is central to ensuring that this development will ultimately work well and produce real and genuine benefits for your community. Whether you would like to make a comment or query on how this process is being carried out, we encourage your communication.Should you have any queries or questions, please do not
- [Local Community Feedback](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/this-opportunity/local-community-feedback/) - Local people know the local area the best In all communities, it is the local people who know the area best. It is you, the people who live here that know the strengths, weaknesses, desires and aspirations of the area. As an area with a community that has proven its ability to identify opportunities and
- [Video Library](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/more-info/video-library/)
- [Visit a Wind Farm](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/more-info/visit-a-wind-farm/) - Doing Your Research Information is available from many sources in relation to wind energy however much of this can be inaccurate and misleading.Unfortunately, there is also much information put into the public domain aimed at misrepresenting individual projects. This being the case, it is important to make sure that the images or information that you
- [Fact Check](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/more-info/fact-check/) - Fact 1. The electricity is for the Irish Grid SystemClaims that the electricity will be for exportThe electricity is not for export. All electricity produced by the proposed Coolglass Wind Farm would feed into the Irish Grid System. Fact 2. All cables will be placed undergroundClaims that the proposed wind farm will require the construction
- [Useful Links](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/more-info/useful-links/) - Wind Energy Irelandwww.windenergyireland.com Environmental Protection Agencywww.epa.ie Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI)www.seai.ie Geological Survey Irelandwww.gsi.ie UN Climate Change Websitewww.un.org/climatechange National Parks and Wildlife Servicewww.npws.ie Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Councilwww.climatecouncil.ie Laois County Councilhttps://www.laois.ie Climate Action Plan 2021 Climate Action Plan Climate Action Plan Summary 2023Climate Action Plan Summary
- [Business Register](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/business-register/) - SUBMIT YOUR INTERESTStatkraft Ireland is interested in working with local businesses and sub-contractors on our projects. If you provide a service that you feel could benefit this project, we encourage you to submit your interest below. This is NOT A TENDER PROCESS. Submissions through this form will be considered at the relevant stage and Statkraft will contact
- [Energy Security](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/the-challenge/energy-security/) - Statkraft Ireland is keenly aware of Ireland’s need to secure its own energy future.We need to ask ourselves if, in 21st century Ireland, it makes sense to pay to import oil and gas from overseas. These fossil fuels are transported across continents, burned in this country, and cause long-term damage to the Irish climate.Consider: 2019
- [Our Approach](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/our-approach/) - At Statkraft Ireland we believe that a better, cleaner and more sustainable world is possible to achieve and that by working together, we can avoid the worst impacts of climate change. A just transition to a low carbon society for the betterment of all can be achieved and we believe that it is not only
- [Sustainability](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/the-challenge/sustainability/) - A Secure Energy Future Recent events have thrown the security of our energy supply into focus. Most of us still use fossil fuels to generate the electricity that we use to heat our homes and run our cars. These are not only a finite resource, but also release carbon into the environment.Energy security can only
- [Whose Responsibility Is It?](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/the-challenge/whose-responsibility-is-it/) - We all have both an individual and collective responsibility to identify and make the most of opportunities – households and communities alike need to take action!Government – There is an onus on the Government to plan a path forward for our country towards a sustainable future with increased energy security.Local Authorities – It is the incumbent upon
- [Climate Action](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/the-challenge/climate-action/) - Climate change is a wide-ranging and far-reaching challenge. But the opportunities are endless. We can all play a very positive part in reducing our impact on the climate. The development of renewable energy is the foundation upon which effective climate action can be delivered.It is clear that in order to deliver effective action on climate
- [The Challenge](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/the-challenge/)
- [This Opportunity](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/this-opportunity/)
- [More Info](https://coolglasswindfarm.ie/more-info/)