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EDF Renewables Ireland<\/a> is to start construction on three new solar farms in Wexford and Kilkenny this month<\/h2>\n

The three projects will be among the first utility-scale solar farms to be built in Ireland and, once complete, will have a combined capacity of 17MW.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected to take up to 10 months, to be completed in February 2022 at the earliest, and the three new solar farms<\/a> will together supply low-carbon electricity to power the equivalent of more than 6,600 homes.<\/p>\n

Each project was successful in the first round of the Irish Government\u2019s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme<\/a> last year, which will see them supply electricity at a pre-agreed price.<\/p>\n

Coolroe Solar Farm<\/a> (5MW) is located in Coolroe, Ballycullane, Co. Wexford, with Blusheens Solar Farm (8MW) in Killinick, Co. Wexford, while Curraghmartin Solar Farm (4MW) is located in Curraghmartin, Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny.<\/p>\n

The projects are the first to begin construction following EDF Renewables\u2019 acquisition of 100% of Wexford Solar Ltd<\/a> last year, which included eight projects with over 100MW of capacity across the country.<\/p>\n

Diverse renewable energy<\/h3>\n

Kevin Daly, head of development, EDF Renewables Ireland, said: \u201cWe are delighted to be breaking ground on our first solar projects in Ireland.<\/p>\n

\u201cDeveloping a diverse renewable energy mix is crucial if Ireland is to achieve its 2030 emissions targets, and these three new solar farms will make an important contribution to meeting these goals and providing consumers with affordable, low-carbon electricity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to working hand-in-hand with communities, and are engaging with local residents in Wexford and Kilkenny to keep them updated on the projects and the construction process as they develop, and the community benefit funds that will help support local projects and initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

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