Irish-owned renewable energy developer Coolderry Green Energy Limited has submitted a planning application to Tipperary County Council for a four-turbine wind farm outside Nenagh that could generate enough electricity to power more than 20,000 homes and businesses, as reported by the Irish Independent.

The Irish Independent reported that the proposed development would span lands across several townlands including Coolderry, Grenanstown and Ballinamona, with the site currently designated as "open to consideration" for wind energy under the Tipperary County Development Plan.

In addition to the four wind turbines, the plans include a 38kV substation, welfare facilities, car parking, security fencing, lighting, and underground grid connection works extending from the proposed on-site substation to the existing Nenagh substation. Access from the R498 road would also be upgraded to facilitate construction and operational traffic.

According to planning files, the turbines would remain operational for 35 years following installation. A planning report commissioned by Coolderry Green Energy states that the lands are capable of accommodating a wind energy development without giving rise to significant adverse effects.

An agent acting on behalf of the company said the development design had undergone extensive engineering and environmental analysis and had been informed by consultation with the public and relevant bodies.

The site is currently used for livestock grazing on intensively managed agricultural grassland, according to the planning files. Proponents say the project would help Tipperary meet its target of increasing renewable energy generation within the county and support Ireland's broader climate obligations.

Coolderry Green Energy, based in Adare, Co Limerick, specialises in the development of green energy projects. The application is one of several wind energy developments advancing across Tipperary in recent months.

In April, Brittas Windfarm Limited was granted permission for a 10-turbine wind farm three kilometres outside Thurles, while plans for Carrow Wind Farm in mid Tipperary were discussed at the most recent plenary meeting of the local authority.

Tipperary County Council is due to issue a decision on Coolderry's application by 23 July.

Access the full report on the Coolderry wind farm planning application.